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Ear Wax

Portion of the inner ear involved in hearing

Abnormality of the outer or middle ear that interferes with transmission of sound through the ear

Steadniness or balance accompanied by a sense of body awareness in relationship to its surroundings

Bony structure in the inner ear consisting of vestibules, cochlea and semicircular canals and involved in balance

Chronic disease with intermittent build up of fluid in the inner ear that causes hearing loss & #2 cause of Vertigo

Calcium carbonate crystals found in the utrical and saccule of the inner ear

Hardening of the inner ear bones

Damage or toxicity to the ear or eighth cranial nerve (associated with hearing)

Bilateral hearing loss linked to aging often accompanied with Tinnitus

Saclike inner ear structure that senses vertical motion of the head

Intermittent or continuous whistling, crackling, squeaking, or ringing noises in the ear

Eardrum

Saclike inner ear structure that senses forward and backwards movement

Balance disorder caused by a neural mismatch or sensory conflict associated with feeling of spinning in space

• 1) Otosclerosis
• 2) Autoimmune hearing loss
• 3) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL)

• 1) Loop Diuretics
• 2) Aminoglycoside Antibiotics
• 3) Antineoplastic Agents
• 4) Alcohol
• 5) Salicylates (asprin)

#1 cause of vertigo

1) glucocorticosteriods

1) Glucocorticoateroids: Prednisone

• 1) Physical Therapy
• 2) Lifestyle Changes
• 3) Antihistamines

• 1) betahistine: Serc
• 2) dimenhydrinate: Gravol
• 3) scopolamine hydrobromine: Transderm V

• 1) prostate disease
• 2) asthma
• 3) lactated women (reduces milk supply)

• dimenhydrinate - Gravol
• diphenhydramine - Benadryl

• 1) Topical Analgesics
• 2) Local Anesthetics
• 3) Oral Analgesics
• 4) Corticosteroids

Suspensions are less likely to sting then solutions

1) antipyrine+benzocaine: Auralgen

Water-Logged: fluid accumulation due to showering or swimming

Swimmers' Ear: inflammation, ear damage & infection of external ear following prolonged water exposure

1) isopropyl alcohol+glycerin: Auro-Dri Ear Water Drying Aid (OTC)

Excess Wax removal agent

• 1) Emollients (soften wax) or;
• 2) Carbamide peroxide (breaks up wax)

• 1) Olive oil
• 2) Mineral oil
• 3) Glycerin

Carbamide Peroxide Base

• 1) Reduce risk of bacterial infections
• 2) Repel water; keep ear dry
• 3) Barrier of airborne particles
• 4) Lubricates the external canal

• 1) Apply cerumenolytic
• 2) Irrigate ear with warm water to remove loosened debris