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Tympanic Membrane

Tympanic Membrane

A thin piece of tissue that stretches across the base of the auditory canal (EAR canal). The tympanic membrane, commonly called the eardrum, vibrates in response to sound waves that reach it by traveling from the outer ear through the audit.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 08.16.10 | No Comments

Ear Lavage

Ear Lavage

Gentle flushing of the outer EAR to remove accumulated CERUMEN or foreign objects. Typically a health-care provider performs ear lavage in the doctor’s office or a clinical setting, using a bulb syringe to instill warm water or other liqu.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 01.29.10 | No Comments