Earache Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Pain in the ear (technical term: otalgia) can be unilateral or bilateral and persistent or intermittent. They vary in intensity and nature, can be extremely uncomfortable, and sometimes go away on their own. Ear pain is often accompanied by other symptoms, such as a discharge from the ear canal, difficulty hearing, a feeling of … Earache Causes and Treatment

Earwax Plug

Symptoms An earwax plug can cause uncomfortable hearing, a feeling of pressure, fullness, ear pain, itching, ringing in the ears, and dizziness. However, symptoms do not necessarily occur. Because it obstructs the view, the earwax plug makes medical diagnosis more difficult, for example, in the case of a suspected middle ear infection. Causes Earwax (cerumen) … Earwax Plug

Ear Candles

Products e.g. Hopi Effects Ear candles conduct heat into the ear canal and have a calming effect. Fields of application According to the manufacturer, in alternative medicine: For complaints in the head area Irritation of the ear and sinuses General ear hygiene Ringing in the ears, ringing in the ears Hearing loss Head pressure Migraine … Ear Candles

Earwax

Introduction Earwax, lat. cerumen, is a brownish secretion of the ceruminal glands (earwax glands) of the external auditory canal, which protects the ear from infections by having an antibacterial and antifungal effect, i.e. against fungi. Furthermore, the sometimes unpleasant smell prevents insects from entering the ear. Earwax also serves to remove dust and dead skin … Earwax

Symptoms | Earwax

Symptoms A typical symptom of the earwax plug is the sudden or insidious onset of the hearing loss, usually unilateral, which often occurs after showering or manipulation in the ear canal. Depending on the nature of the earwax plug, pain may be added. Especially dry and thus hardened cerumen can injure the sensitive mucous membrane … Symptoms | Earwax

Prognosis | Earwax

Prognosis After the professional removal of the earwax, a complete restoration of the original hearing ability can usually be expected. Occasionally there are minor, painful injuries to the mucous membrane, but these usually do not require further treatment. Often, the blockage of the auditory canal by earwax is a regularly recurring problem. Unfavorable condition of … Prognosis | Earwax

Docusate Sodium

Products Docusate sodium is commercially available in many countries in the form of soft capsules and as ear drops, among other products. It is not registered as a laxative in many countries. Structure and properties Docusate sodium (C20H37NaO7S, Mr = 444.6 g/mol) exists as white, hygroscopic, and waxy flakes or masses and is sparingly soluble … Docusate Sodium

Triethanolamine

Products Triethanolamine is found as an excipient in pharmaceuticals such as emulsions, creams and gels, and personal care products, among others. It is also known as trolamine in the pharmaceutical industry. It should not be confused with trometamol. Structure and properties Triethanolamine (C6H15NO3, Mr = 149.2 g/mol) is present as a clear, viscous, colorless to … Triethanolamine