Categories: Surgical
Description:
Aural toilet is the careful cleaning of the ear canal and is often used in the treatment of otitis externa to remove debris, discharge, and wax. This helps ear drops penetrate more effectively and can improve symptoms faster. It is typically done by a healthcare provider using suction or dry mopping under direct visualization. Irrigation is generally avoided if the eardrum is perforated or its status is unknown. Overall, aural toilet supports better outcomes when combined with topical treatments.
Treatment For:
AI generated Summary: Based on the author's review, aural toilet can be beneficial in treating swimmer's ear by removing debris and enhancing the penetration of topical treatments. However, the author notes that the procedure can be too painful for patients, so they prefer starting with topical treatments and using a wick to aid delivery, referring to Otolaryngology if debridement is necessary. The author rates the effectiveness of aural toilet as 4 out of 5.
Aural toilet can be helpful in otitis externa by clearing debris and improving drop penetration, but in my experience, it's often too painful for patients. I usually start with topical treatments and prefer using a wick to aid delivery, referring to Otolaryngology if debridement is needed.
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