Table 1.
Ear injuries associated with ear candling: There were 122 respondents to the survey.
| INJURY | NO. REPORTED |
|---|---|
| Burns | 13 |
| Occlusion of the ear canal | 7 |
| Temporary hearing loss | 6 |
| Otitis externa | 3 |
| Tympanic membrane perforation | 1 |
Data from Seely et al.6
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