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Ear Irrigation
A routine procedure used to remove excess earwax, or cerumen, and foreign materials from the ear
Professional Ear Irrigation
When you suffer a build-up of wax in your ear, it can become very uncomfortable and result in temporary hearing loss. It is very important that you do not try to remove the excess ear wax with your finger or any object such as a cotton wool bud. This may result in pushing the wax deeper inside the ear.
There are a number of topical treatments available to help reduce or remove built-up ear wax, but perhaps the best solution is to have ear irrigation.
Benefits of Ear Irrigation
The clinician will identify the location of the wax build-up in your ear. Over time wax can harden and become difficult to remove. To gently remove the wax, relieve the pressure on the ear, and restore any temporary hearing loss, the clinician will typically a saline solution to soften and flush out the build-up.
We treat excessive wax build-up with a gentle pulse of water into the ear canal. During this process, you may feel a slight pressure within the ear canal as the water does its work. It may be a little uncomfortable, but it doesn’t last for long as the wax is removed. Once the ear is clear of the built-up wax, the clinician will clean up and dry your ear.
Impacted Hard Build-up
Ear irrigation is suitable for the removal of most excess ear wax build-up. However, if the wax has hardened and has compacted deep within the ear canal, additional treatment may be required from your GP. Having inspected your ear, the clinician will be able to advise you if this is necessary.
Contraindications
Following an initial consultation, occasionally it may not be appropriate to irrigate, and a referral for microsuction may be needed.
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