The Relationship Between Cotton Bud Use and The Incidence of Cerumen Impaction Among Patients at The ENT Polyclinic of PKU Muhammadiyah Bantul Hospital
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https://doi.org/10.12928/admj.v6i1.12624Keywords:
Cerumen blockage, Cotton bud, Frequency and depthAbstract
Cotton buds are commonly used to clean ears, although improper use can
be harmful to ear health by causing cerumen impaction. Cerumen is a
natural substance that normally exits the ear canal on its own but can
accumulate due to cotton bud use, leading to hearing problems. This study
aims to examine the relationship between cotton bud use and the incidence
of cerumen impaction in patients at the ENT Polyclinic of PKU
Muhammadiyah Hospital, Bantul, considering the high prevalence of this
condition in Indonesia. This research used a cross-sectional design and
collected data through questionnaires from 65 patients at the ENT clinic.
The data were analyzed using SPSS 25 with chi-square and Fisher’s exact
tests. Results showed that 86.2% of patients used cotton buds up to 2/3 of
the inner ear canal. There was no significant relationship between the
depth of cotton bud use and the incidence of cerumen impaction (p =
0.483). However, there was a significant relationship between the
frequency of cotton bud use (> 1 time a week) and cerumen impaction in
both ears (p = 0.032). Patients who frequently used cotton buds had a
higher incidence of cerumen impaction compared to those who used them
rarely. In conclusion, there is a relationship between the frequency of
cotton bud use and the incidence of cerumen impaction.
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