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I can take my temperature. I can check my pulse. I can auscultate my heart, lung, and bowel sounds. I can even, with a mirror, check my eyes, nose, and throat. But no matter how hard I try, I can't look inside my own ears. I don't know if I have impacted cerumen, an infection, or pressure from sinus congestion. Guess I'll be making an appointment with my PCP in the morning. :yawn:

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Specializes in ED, CTSurg, IVTeam, Oncology.

Yes you can, but it may cost a lot:

http://endoscopy4you.com/html/video_otoscope.html

But seriously, just have a loved one or close friend look for you. Heck, I pick my kids ears all the time; you won't believe some of the stuff I've pulled out of their auditory canals...

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Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, ED.

Better yet, go to the ED!

j/k

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Better yet, go to the ED!

j/k

"OMG THIS EARACHE IS KILLING ME! GET ME A ROOM RIGHT NOW! I PAY YOUR SALARY!!!" :lol_hitti

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Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, ED.

Aaaaaaauuuuuggggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in ED, CTSurg, IVTeam, Oncology.
"OMG THIS EARACHE IS KILLING ME! GET ME A ROOM RIGHT NOW! I PAY YOUR SALARY!!!" :lol_hitti

Sure, come right in; now where's that roto-tool...

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Specializes in ED, CTSurg, IVTeam, Oncology.
I can take my temperature. I can check my pulse. I can auscultate my heart, lung, and bowel sounds. I can even, with a mirror, check my eyes, nose, and throat. But no matter how hard I try, I can't look inside my own ears. I don't know if I have impacted cerumen, an infection, or pressure from sinus congestion. Guess I'll be making an appointment with my PCP in the morning. :yawn:

BTW, just found a YouTube video that may be of interest you:

Ear Video cam:

Ear Vacuum (in Japanese):

Ear Canal Scraper (in Japanese, this one looks painful):

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