Cerumen impaction in the elderly. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.
Cerumen impaction in the elderly.
J Gerontol Nurs. Cerumen impaction is a reversible cause of conduction hearing loss in the elderly. Risk factors include ear canal hairs, hearing aids, bony growths secondary to osteophyte or osteoma, and a history of impacted cerumen. National Library of Medicine. Always watch for outdated information.