What to expect
Simple diagnosis & treatment:
​During an appointment we will be able to assess your ears, take a thorough history and gain your consent. If wax is present, gently remove it with microsuction. Microsuction is considered to be the gold standard for ear wax removal. It is quick and painless. We do recommend Earol olive oil drops to be applied a few days prior to removal. We also offer irrigation if clinically indicated.
Once wax has been removed a hearing screening can also be performed. This will identify whether you have a level of hearing loss.
We provide full documentation and advice following our appoinments.
Symptoms of ear wax build up:
There are a range of signs to watch out for which could indicate you have an ear or hearing problem here are a few:-
Hearing loss, coughing, moving closer to those talking, turning up the volume, ringing, loss of balance, concentrating harder than normal to listen, muffled sounds, a feeling of "being in your own head", fluctuating hearing.