Effective Earwax Removal Techniques and Tips

Earwax removal is the process of cleaning out excessive earwax build-up to maintain clear ear canals and ensure proper hearing.

Earwax Removal FAQ

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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.

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.

Can a doctor remove earwax from a child's ear?

If needed, a health care provider can remove excess earwax from your child's ear during an office visit. The wax in your ears is made by glands in the skin of your outer ear canal. The wax and tiny hairs in these passages trap dust and other materials that could damage deeper parts of your ear, such as your eardrum.

Does earwax blockage go away on its own?

Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body's defenses. It cleans, coats and protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria. If earwax blockage becomes a problem, your health care provider can take simple steps to remove the wax safely. Earwax blockage that has no symptoms can sometimes clear on its own.