What is earwax?
Earwax is a naturally occurring substance which helps protect the ear by preventing dust and other foreign particles from reaching the eardrum where they could cause damage.
Why does earwax build up?
- narrow or damaged ear canals;
- lots of hair in your ear canals;
- a skin condition affecting your scalp or around your ear;
- inflammation of your ear canal (otitis externa or "swimmer's ear").
Earwax removal
When earwax does not fall out of its own accord you can try to remove it yourself with olive or almond oil. See the NHS website for instructions. For more persistant ear wax microsuction performed by one of our audiologists will remove all earwax.
Earwax removal using microsuction
Available at our Manchester and Stirling clinics
Your audiologist will discuss the treatment options available to you and the likely prognosis following treatment. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions and explore self-help techniques.
Whether you’ve recently developed tinnitus, or have a longstanding diagnosis, our audiologist will be able to provide you with treatment options and provide you with expert advice based on the latest developments in tinnitus and neuroscientific research.
We will always discuss all available treatment options with you providing you with as much choice as your clinical profile allows.
Our service is always objective, straightforward and transparent.
The initial assessment can take place in any of our clinics and costs just £200. This includes the diagnostic tests as listed here. Appointments are usually available within two weeks.
Earwax removal using ear irrigation
Available at our Manchester and Stirling clinics
Ear irrigation is a gentle technique that uses lukewarm water and a syringe to dislodge and flush out excess ear wax. This procedure is designed to flush out excess wax hence provide relief from ear-related discomfort thereby enhance your hearing.
Initially your audiologist will look inside the ear using an instrument called an otoscope to confirm that there is a wax buildup. If there is a wax buildup then a syringe will be used to insert water, saline (salty water) to flush out the wax.
