An alternative to micro-suction is endoscopic ear wax removal, it is quicker and easier to perform than micro-suction. To perform endoscopic ear wax removal an oto-endoscope is used. This a more advanced medical ear torch than the conventional otoscope used by audiologists and doctors to inspect the ear. It is […]
Wax Removal
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There are four common methods of treatment used in the removal of ear wax. These are ear wax drops, ear syringing or irrigation, micro-suction ear wax removal and endoscopic ear wax removal. Ear Wax Drops There are many over the counter preparations available from any pharmacy to loosen, soften or […]
Most people get a “blocked up” sensation or a feeling of “fullness”. This is caused by the wax acting like a plug in your ear. Other symptoms of wax can be: A feeling of fullness or dullness Temporary hearing loss Internal sounds (when you chew or breath your own voice […]
Everybody produces ear wax however some of us produce more than others, Some produce excessive amounts of wax overwhelming ther natural migration of the wax. Other reasons can be: Wearing hearing aids or ear plugs can block the normal path of the wax. Excessive hairs in the ear canal can […]
Ear wax or Cerumen is a natural yellow/brown substance that is secreted by sebaceous glands in the skin lining the ear canal. Cerumen can be soft or hard, wet or dry. The type of wax you have is genetically inherited. Why Do We Have It? It is believed that ear […]