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Dangers of cleaning ears.. Damaging the ear canal and eardrum. Impacting perforated eardrum. tips for keeping ears healthy

Dangers of cleaning ears:

There are several dangers to cleaning your ears, especially with cotton swabs.

Pushing earwax deeper into the ear canal:

Cotton swabs can push earwax deeper into the ear canal, where it can become compacted and cause blockages. This can lead to hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and pain.

Damaging the ear canal and eardrum:

Cotton swabs can scratch or even puncture the ear canal and eardrum. This can lead to pain, bleeding, infection, and hearing loss.

Introducing bacteria and other pathogens into the ear:

Cotton swabs can introduce bacteria and other pathogens into the ear, which can lead to infection.

Impacting perforated eardrum:

If you have a perforated eardrum, inserting a cotton swab into your ear can damage the delicate tissues of the middle ear.

The importance of earwax:

Earwax is a natural substance that helps to protect the ear canal and eardrum. It is also self-cleaning, meaning that it naturally moves out of the ear canal over time. In most cases, it is not necessary to clean your ears. If you have excessive earwax buildup, see a doctor or other healthcare professional. They can safely remove the earwax for you.

tips for keeping ears healthy:

  • Here are some tips for keeping your ears healthy:
  • Avoid using cotton swabs to clean your ears.
  • Use a washcloth or towel to gently wipe the outer ear.
  • Avoid swimming in dirty water.
  • If you have any concerns about your ears, see a doctor or other healthcare professional.

Tinnitus- pronounced- naɪtəs- tɪnɪtəs.. perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound

Tinnitus, one is true:
a) Not expert by children.***

Tinnitus (pronounced /tɪˈnaɪtəs/ or /ˈtɪnɪtəs/, from the Latin word tinnītus meaning "ringing" is the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound.
As tinnitus is usually a subjective phenomenon, it is difficult to measure using objective tests, such as by comparison with noise of known frequency and intensity, as in an audiometric test.
The condition is often rated clinically on a simple scale from "slight" to "catastrophic" according to the practical difficulties it imposes, such as interference with sleep, quiet activities, and normal daily activities.

Commonest cause of otorrhea.. Otitis externa. Eustachian tube dysfunction

Commonest cause of otorrhea:
- Otitis externa***
- CSF otorrhea
- Liquefied eczema
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
Overall, the most common causes are:
• Acute otitis media with perforation
• Chronic otitis media (with a perforation of the eardrum, cholesteatoma, or both)
• Otitis externa.
The most serious causes are necrotizing external otitis and cancer of the ear.

recognized fearure of congenital squint.. Asymmetry of corneal light reflex. Non variation in the angle of deviation of squinting eye

recognized fearure of congenital squint include all the following EXCEPT:
a) Asymmetry of corneal light reflex.
b) Covering non squinting eye causes movement of affected eye oopposite to squint.
c) Manifestation of latent during fatigue.
d) Non variation in the angle of deviation of squinting eye with near or distant fixation***
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