Quixa Sign

Quixa is a medical term used to describe a symptom associated with ear, nose and throat disease. This sign was first described by the Dutch otorhinolaryngologist Quicks in 1874, and since then it has become one of the most common methods for diagnosing diseases of the ENT organs.

The Quixa sign is that when pressing on the tragus of the ear (the tubercle in the ear on which the ear canal is located), the patient experiences a feeling of pain or discomfort. This occurs because pressure on the tragus irritates the sensitive nerve endings in the ear.

This sign can be used to diagnose various ear diseases, such as otitis media, eustachitis, tubo-otitis, etc. In addition, the Quixa sign can be useful in diagnosing diseases of the throat and nose, such as tonsillitis, sinusitis, etc.

To perform the Quixa test, it is necessary to apply pressure to the patient's tragus. If the patient feels pain or discomfort, this indicates the presence of an ear, nose or throat disease. In addition, this test can be used to determine the severity of the disease.

In general, the Quixa test is a simple and effective method for diagnosing diseases of the ear, nose and throat. It allows you to quickly and accurately determine the presence of a disease and prescribe appropriate treatment.

Quixa's sign is a condition where wax plugs form in the ear canal, leading to hearing impairment. They appear due to the accumulation of wax in the ear canal and the presence of bacteria and fungi on the walls of the organ. This condition is quite common. It requires immediate intervention as it can lead to serious consequences. That is why it is important to know about the Quix sign and act correctly if it appears.

1. What are Quixa signs? Quixa sign (or the medical term “cerumen plug”) is the formation of a gray-purulent mass on the surface of the canal, which creates difficulty in the unhindered movement of the auditory fluid. It is directly adjacent to the wall and prevents the canal from being cleaned, resulting in a malfunction