Which of the following is the primary purpose of performing ear irrigation in a clinical setting?
To test the patient's hearing ability.
To remove impacted cerumen or foreign bodies from the ear canal.
To reduce inflammation in the external auditory meatus.
To prevent ear infections by administering medication.
Ear irrigation is commonly performed to remove impacted cerumen (earwax) or foreign bodies from the ear canal. It helps in maintaining ear hygiene and can relieve patients of symptoms such as hearing loss, ear discomfort, or dizziness that may be associated with ear blockages. While it may indirectly reduce the risk of infection by maintaining a clean ear canal, preventing infections is not the primary reason for its performance. Additionally, it does not serve to test hearing ability or reduce inflammation, which are addressed by different clinical interventions; in fact, active inflammation is a contraindication for irrigation.
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