Face it, your hearing is one of the most important functions of your body, that is why it’s only natural to make sure your ears are in good working condition, taking care of your ears is important for hearing and balance.
Ear wax build-up
Earwax is a natural, protective coating over the skin that lines the inside of the ear. Earwax has a number of positives, such as:
– It traps dirt
– It stops the ear from becoming too dry
– It pushes away water and germs.
However, sometimes too much earwax can cause your ear to become blocked.
This can be very painful and it can also make it hard for you to hear properly.
Every year, in the UK, about 2.3 million people have problems with earwax and they need to have it removed.
Some people produce more earwax compared to others. If you have too much earwax, it is more likely to cause you problems like blockages. This is when your earwax gets stuck inside your ear. You may have a blockage if you use cotton buds or a hearing aid. They stop the extra earwax from falling out of your ear and can push it back inside. It may feel as if you have something blocking your ear, causing other serious concerns such as:
- Earache
- Tinnitus (noises in your ear, like a ringing or buzzing sound)
- Itchiness
- Vertigo (this is when you feel like you are spinning even when you are actually not moving)
- Cough
Benefits of Microsuction
There are many questions raised around microsuction; is it safe, is it painful, can it remove stubborn, hard wax. Frankly speaking our specialist clinician at EarwaxDoc advises microsuction to be the safest and cleanest method of wax removal today, speak to us for more information
This method has proven to tackle the most stubborn ear wax, although it is advised to use sodium bicarbonate a few times before the procedure to help soften the wax so it can be easily extracted.
Before & after pictures of the microsuction procedure – Watch it live here
More about EarwaxDoc
Earwaxdoc is a Pharmacist led organisation, we have expert advice available for individuals looking for consultation only, single or both ear wax removal with same-day appointments available – plus call-out services for disabled or vulnerable patients
I was given a next day appointment as i was in a fix. My second visit to the snow hill branch, my ears block up very quickly and need to be addressed every year, my ear canals are very narrow making me a difficult client for anyone. Pleasant, approchable, proffessional as usual, I was shown on screen inside my ears at the start and they were full of wax. Procedure began after i was comfortable and told i could stop at any time. After what seemed like no time at all i was shown inside my ears again and what a difference there was. No wax whatsoever! I can honestly say there shall be a third visit here when required. I honestly wouldnt consider going anywhere else. The service is second to none. You wont beleive what comes out of your ears! Despite olive oil drops for weeks at a time nothing ever comes out of my ears voluntarily and i have tried many self help irrigation systems on the market! The earwaxdoc is a miracle worker for me. Thank you so much.