Ear Wax Removal Sturminster Newton
For top quality hearing care for you and your loved ones, visit our Ear Wax Removal Sturminster Newton clinic
Ear Wax Removal Sturminster Newton
Ear wax (cerumen) coats and protects the inside of your ears; it does not usually need to be removed. Removal is only necessary when you develop large amounts of ear wax, which make your ears feel blocked. Too much ear wax can develop due to a very narrow or abnormally shaped ear canal, frequent use of earplugs, cleaning ears with cotton buds or for other unknown reasons. Often home treatment can remove ear wax. If home treatment does not work, you should make an appointment to see our qualified Ear Wax Removal Sturminster Newton specialists.
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Ear wax is only a problem when there’s too much
Ear wax is not actually a bad thing; in fact, it is a protection mechanism for the ear canal. The issue only occurs when there is too much. As the ear wax builds up, it blocks the canal causing some issues with hearing. If the ear wax becomes impacted against the eardrum, it can even be painful. Typically, the first time many realise they have a problem is when they have a shower or get out of a swimming pool. Suddenly, they can’t hear out of one or both ears.
This is because ear wax is like a sponge; it soaks up the water and expands within the ear canal, completely blocking it.
Do you suffer from any of these symptoms?
- A feeling of fullness in the ear.
- The sensation of hearing everything muffled.
- Mild tinnitus.
- Sudden hearing loss after swimming or showering.
You should have ear wax removed professionally
It is not advised that wax is cleared by the use of cotton buds, as this very often pushes it towards the eardrum and can cause even more problems and it is difficult to remove. You should never poke anything down your ear with a view to relieving the problem yourself; the lining of the ear is very delicate and can easily be damaged. There are home removal kits available; however, these need to be used carefully. Hopi ear candles just don’t work; they are a sham. Leave it to our ear wax removal Sturminster Newton specialists to remove the wax for you.
Types of Ear Wax Removal
Our Sturminster Newton staff are fully professionally trained and uniquely positioned to offer the complete range of
wax removal techniques – to be sure you’ll receive the best treatment for you.
Irrigation
We offer a safe and gentle ear wax removal service by our professional Ear Wax removal Sturminster Newton specialists. We use the irrigation method for people who are more comfortable with it. We use a spray type ear wash machine, which is commonly used in the medical setting. The irrigation solution is carefully warmed to body temperature, as dizziness can be a common side effect of ear washing or syringing with solutions that are colder or warmer than body temperature. Any other temperature may cause temporary vertigo.
We use the spray type ear washer to gently stream water into the ear. Irrigation may need to be repeated a couple of times. When the wax has been removed we use a special mopping apparatus to dry out the ear canal.
Microsuction
In addition to our established water irrigation method for ear wax removal we also provide a microsuction option to remove excess ear wax. We will be happy to advise on which method will be most suitable for you and we will fully explain the pros and cons. Procedures are only carried out with your consent.
This process uses a fine tube connected to a suction machine and does not require water to remove the wax. The procedure is safe, comfortable and painless. We view your ear canal with the aid of a microscope which allows us to see exactly what we are doing at all times. This removal process is very thorough and is particularly suitable for smaller ear canals and for those who may have suffered problems with their ears such as eardrum perforation.
Manual extraction
Manual extraction is a gentle, dry method of removing ear wax. We will examine your ears to confirm that ear wax is present, then explain the procedure so you know exactly what will happen. You will be asked a few questions about your ear health, any perforations of the eardrum and any previous experience you have had with wax removal. Using a light and magnification to see clearly into the ear canal, our clinician carefully lifts the wax out with small specialist instruments, such as a fine curette or probe. No water or suction is used. The process can take from 5 to 20 minutes depending on the amount and position of the wax. Once the wax is removed, our ear wax removal Sturminster Newton specialists will check the ear canal again to make sure it is clear and healthy.
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Up to 1 hour of absolute attention by one of the country’s leading Audiologists. A completely painless, full hearing assessment will be completed and your results are shown and explained to you in full.
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If you think you are having problems with your hearing, but you’re not sure if you need a hearing aid, you’ve come to the right place! We offer a no obligation hearing test.
Book for Ear Wax Removal
We will assess each ear and explain to you the options for the most effective ear wax removal process, if wax has been identified.