Ear Wax Removal Methods and Safety

Ear wax removal involves the safe cleaning and elimination of excess earwax to maintain ear health and hearing.

Ear Wax Removal FAQ

Where can I get ear wax removed?

For assessment, advice and treatment for the removal of ear wax, patients can access the service at Meadway Health Centre. The booking line is open 08:30 – 16:30 Monday to ... [continue] For all new patients, those who have not consulted in the last three years and patients aged 75 and over.

How do I clean my ears if I have excess earwax?

The safest way to clean your ears if you have excess wax is to see your health care provider. If you're prone to earwax blockage, your health care provider can show you safe ways to reduce wax buildup at home, such as using ear drops or other earwax-softening agents.

How does earwax removal work?

This is an advanced technique, gentle, safe and comfortable, using suction to clear the earwax. With the use of a high powered microscope, the small, thin, single-use probe is accurately directed to the area of wax, and/or infection discharge in the ear canal, and gentle suction removes the blockage.

How do you remove earwax?

Leave the solution in the ear for up to 1 hour, then flush with water. Do this once a day until the earwax clears up. It may happen within a couple of days. Don’t do this for any longer than 2 weeks. You can remove earwax at home using 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. Tilt your head to the side and drip 5 to 10 drops of hydrogen peroxide into your ear.

How does the body remove earwax?

Typically the body removes earwax through the action of chewing or talking. Jaw movement causes the earwax to move from your inner ear towards your outer ear. However, certain conditions can cause the excess production of earwax and/or the impaction of earwax in the ears. Chief among them is the type of earwax you have.

Can earwax be removed by a swab?

Don't try to remove earwax yourself by putting anything in your ear canal, such as a cotton swab, especially if you have had ear surgery, have a hole (perforation) in your eardrum, or are having ear pain or drainage. Children usually have their ears checked as part of any medical exam.

What happens if you remove earwax?

Removing earwax may cause side effects, including damage to the ear canal. Earwax (cerumen) is produced in our ear canals. Its presence is usually normal and healthy. Sometimes, though, earwax buildup may be uncomfortable, unsightly, and, in some cases, temporarily affect your hearing.