Title
Earwax (Cerumen Impaction)
Authoring Organization
Endorsing Organizations
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Geriatrics Society
Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses
American Otological Society
Publication Month/Year
January 1, 2017
Last Updated Month/Year
November 18, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
The primary purpose of this guideline is to help clinicians identify patients with cerumen impaction who may benefit from intervention and to promote evidence-based management. Another purpose of the guideline is to highlight needs and management options in special populations or in patients who have modifying factors.
Target Patient Population
>6 months of age with a clinical diagnosis of cerumen impaction
Target Provider Population
All clinicians who are likely to diagnose and manage patients with cerumen impaction
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Childcare center, Long term care, School
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Diagnosis, Management, Prevention
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D002571 - Cerumen
Keywords
cerumen, earwax, impaction, ear candling, ear coning