Ear instillation

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Ear drops are commonly used to treat swimmer's ear.

Ear instillation[1] is the process of introducing otic medication or other liquids into the ear canal. Proper care is needed in delivering such liquids.

## Contents

* 1 Indications for ear instillation
* 2 Contraindications for ear instillation
* 3 See also
* 4 References

## Indications for ear instillation

* patients with otitis media
* patients with otitis externa
* patients with impacted cerumen (earwax)
* patients with foreign body obstruction

## Contraindications for ear instillation

* hypersensitivity to the solution.
* perforated eardrum

## See also

## References

1. ↑ "Irrigate the Ear and Instill Ear Medication" (in en). https://www.simtutor.com/library/medical-assisting/irrigate-the-ear-and-instill-ear-medication/.

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