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We prioritise the well-being of our customers through practices and procedures tailored to their specific needs. Choosing the correct procedure ensures optimal ear health, prevents potential complications, and allows us to provide personalised care.
Importance of Ear Wax Removal
Hearing
Excessive ear wax can obstruct the ear canal, leading to reduced hearing or a blocked feeling in the ear. Removing the excess wax helps restore normal hearing.
Prevention of Infections
Build-up of ear wax can create a moist environment in the ear canal, providing a breeding ground for bacteria or fungi. This increases the risk of ear infections, which can cause pain and other complications.
Ear Examination
Clearing the ear canal of excess wax is essential for accurate ear examinations, particularly when diagnosing and treating ear-related conditions.
Common Problems with Ear Wax Build-up
Impacted Wax
Sometimes, ear wax can become impacted, which means it becomes tightly packed and difficult to remove naturally. This can lead to severe pain, a feeling of fullness in the ear, and hearing loss.
Tinnitus
Excessive ear wax can cause or exacerbate tinnitus, a condition characterised by ringing or buzzing sounds in the ears.
Itching and Discomfort
Wax build-up can cause itching and discomfort in the ear, leading to a persistent urge to scratch or insert objects into the ear, which can further exacerbate the problem.
Ear wax removal services
Microsuction
Microsuction is regarded as the safest and best practice in ear wax removal. We use a microscope to view the ear canal and locate the build-up of ear wax, skin and debris. A small medical suction device is then used to remove the wax from deeper areas within the ear. Microsuction is a quick procedure which is precise, safe and painless. Due to the use of a very fine sterile suction device this enhances the ability to protect your inner ear and avoid delicate areas. Unlike ear syringing, which is no longer recommended as safe, there is less contraindications for microsuctioning making it a suitable procedure for most people.
The service is tailored to your requirements and we will take the upmost care when carrying out the procedure with a full explanation before, during and after your treatment to make you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Irrigation
Ear irrigation involves using a controlled flow of pressurised water which is heated to body temperature for comfort. A small tube is passed into the entrance of the ear canal and water is used to wash out the ear using low pressure directed at the walls of the canal, this water then drains back out of the ear into a small container held just under the lobe of the ear. Ear irrigation may be used where microsuction is unsuccessful, ear wax has been pushed onto the ear drum from the use of cotton buds or if the wax has been over softened prior to the appointment. Using irrigation means the ear is washed clean and then dried following the procedure.
Manual Instrument
Specialist sterile instruments may be used to remove ear wax where microsuction or irrigation is not suitable, or to assist with the removal of foreign bodies such as cotton buds or hearing aid devices. In cases where the wax is easily accessible and not too high into the ear canal, we may use small instruments such as a curette (small hook) to draw ear wax out with ease. Aural forceps are often used to manually draw out material that has been dislodged by the microsuction. Manual removal requires precision and should only be performed by trained individuals to avoid injury to the ear canal or eardrum.
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