Siegle Funnel

A siegle funnel is a medical instrument that is used to clean the ear canals of earwax and other contaminants. It was invented by the German otolaryngologist E. Siegle in the 19th century and got its name in his honor.

A Siegle funnel is a tube with a rounded end and a hole at one end. It is used to remove wax from the ear canal by creating a vacuum. The patient must insert the funnel into the ear and hold it for a few seconds to create a vacuum. This removes wax from the ears and prevents it from accumulating in the future.

However, using a Siegle funnel can be dangerous if safety precautions are not followed. For example, you should not use a speculum for too long, as this can damage the ear canal and even cause hearing loss. It is also not recommended to use a speculum on people with ear infections or other medical conditions.

In addition, the Siegle funnel can be replaced by other ear cleaning methods, such as rinsing the ears or using special solutions to remove wax. These methods are safer and more effective than using a Siegle funnel.

Siegle, a German by origin, was born in Austria (Vienna) in 1843. He received his education while working as an assistant to otolaryngologist John Lear. During his career he worked as an ENT assistant, and after Leira left, he headed his private practice and became a professor of gynecology and obstetrics at the Medical University in Vienna.

Siegle was also a practicing otolaryngologist. Siegle first practiced at the Rothschild Children's Hospital, then at the Vienna Hospital, and in the last years of his life he worked in a private clinic, consulting patients and performing operations on the nose, ears and throat.

One of Siegle's unique inventions is