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Abstract
Politzer in his ‘Geschichte der Ohrenheilkunde’ published in 1907 reported on an unusual belief among the Annamites that the ear is inhabited by a small animal which is responsible for hearing, tinnitus and ear wax. The origins of this report are explored and further information presented.
Acknowledgements
I am grateful to Rhiannon Stephens for helpful comments and suggestions in the preparation of this paper.
Declaration of interest: The author reports no conflicts of interest. The author alone is responsible for the content and writing of the paper.