Ear Speculum: Introduction
- Speculum is a device that is used by the physician to view inside any hollow part of the body to diagnose or treat disease. It is made up of stainless steel, plastic, and metal. Various types of speculum are ear speculum, vaginal speculum, anal speculum, and nasal speculum.
- Ear speculum is a funnel-shaped device inserted into the auditory canal of the ear, used for examination at the ear canal and ear drum. The doctor is able to see through the speculum to look for diseases of the ear canal, wax buildup, foreign objects, eardrum perforation, and other issues.
