08-25-2004, 04:42 AM
kiddyfriend
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Part of the ear canal is innervated by the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. If this branch is irritated (water, cotton swab) it can elicit a vaso-vagal syncope. It can also produce tearing and coughing.
Hope it helps.
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Part of the ear canal is innervated by the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. If this branch is irritated (water, cotton swab) it can elicit a vaso-vagal syncope. It can also produce tearing and coughing.
Hope it helps.