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Foreign bodies can enter the human body by swallowing, insertion, or traumatic force, either accidentally or on purpose. The word foreign in this context means originating elsewhere or simply outside the body.[read article]

Tests for Foreign Body in Ear

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An otoscope is a hand-held instrument with a tiny light and a cone-shaped attachment called an ear speculum, which is used to examine the ear canal. An ear examinat...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Medical Procedures for Foreign Body in Ear

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Removal of Foreign Body from Ear
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Ear irrigation is the process of flushing the external ear canal with sterile water or sterile saline. It is used to treat patients who complain of foreign body or ...  More
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