title: A direct method of earplug fabrication.
abstract: Otitis media is one of the most common diseases of childhood, accounting for a large percentage of office visits during the first five years of life. Eight specific signs and symptoms are associated with otitis media and its complications and sequelae. Ear plugs in a variety of sizes are often used to prevent water from entering the middle ear when tympanotomy tubes are in place. A fabrication technique is described.
authors.affiliation: Advanced Educational Program in Orthodontics, Craven Dental Clinic, Fort Knox, KY 40121-5520.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Cureton
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Regennitter
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004430:Ear Protective Devices; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008876:Middle Ear Ventilation; D010033:Otitis Media; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes
chemical_list: D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane