Question

A patient has a buildup of earwax. Which procedure is her doctor MOST likely to perform in this case?

(1 point)
Responses

tonometry
tonometry

lavage
lavage

radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
radioallergosorbent test (RAST)

forced expiratory flow
forced expiratory flow

Answer 1

In the case of a patient with a buildup of earwax, the procedure the doctor is MOST likely to perform is **lavage**. Lavage refers to the irrigation of the ear canal to remove excess wax.