HISTORY:
clogged ear for
Onset: , following
Pattern:
Worsening factors:
Treatments tried: ,
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Other elements:
EXAM:
General appearance:
Ears: -R: , -L:
Nose:
Throat:
Neck:
ASSESSMENT:
DDx:
PLAN:
- Audiogram
- Oil drops twice daily for 7 days
- Manual removal of cerumen
- Ear irrigation
- Avoidance of q-tips
- Referral to otolaryngologist
- Follow-up in
- Return if symptoms worsen or if new symptoms develop such as hearing loss, dizziness, or discharge from the ear