Possible Feline ceruminous cystomatosis

I want to start off by thanking Dr. Buchanan for her continuous support and dedication in helping pet owners in the forums. I'm here to seek advice regarding my 4-year-old male Persian cat who is displaying symptoms that could potentially indicate feline ceruminous cystomatosis. The inner walls of his ear canal have blueish lumps, they seem small as of now nothing obstructing. He does on regular bases scratch his ears, and has had ear problems before. I plan to take him to the vet for a diagnosis, but in the meantime, I was hoping to get some advice on what to expect and how to cope with my fears and concerns about his condition. Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hello - and aw, that's very kind.  I agree with your suggestion;  englarged ceruminous glands may well turn out to be what you are seeing here.  Scratching can aggrevate and worsen the situation, so presentation to the vet for pain releif or anti-inflammatories may be worthwhile in the shorter, rather than the longer, term.  If ceruminous cystomatosis is the diagnosis, it can perpetuate and spread so is worth early attention.  When things itch and cats scratch them, infection can easily follow.  Differential (alternative) diagnoses may include a reaction to demodex mites or even neoplastic (cancerous) change, which would be worthwhile picking up on also.