Ear Wax Removal Birmingham

We provide safe, comfortable, instant earwax removal in Birmingham

Stop suffering from muffled hearing and discomfort because of earwax

We are fully qualified in the removal of ear wax to provide you with fast, painless relief.

This appointment will last for approximately 30-45 minutes.

Cost From £59.99

Should earwax removal not be necessary, there will be a £40 consultation fee.

Muffled Hearing?

One of the reasons your hearing is muffled could be ear wax, which is completely, painlessly treatable, so there’s really no need to panic!

Ear wax is one of those “funny” things that people don’t like to talk about but, the truth of the matter is that we ALL have it! Like it or not, ear wax (also known as cerumen) actually has some very important protective properties, and, if you do get to thinking about it (like we constantly do!), the hearing world would be a very different place without it.

However, like most things in life, an excess can be a bad thing. In the case of ear wax it can lead not only to hearing impairment, but also to pain, discomfort, infection, and potential long-term damage. So, our expert advice is that you have an Ear MOT annually and include wax removal in the process – you’ll feel the benefits immediately.

Earwax Equipment

We will use a high definition ‘otoscope’ (ear camera) to examine your outer and middle ear offering you the chance to see the pictures yourself if you wish – and discuss findings with you.

If an excess of ear wax is present, we will assess the best means of removal from the following three options (We may use multiple methods during the consultation, to make sure we leave your ears clear):

This method simply uses a compact suction device to ease away and remove the wax.
This means that the ear is gently flushed out with a warm solution that softens and removes the wax.
Dry removal. This requires the use of a ‘curette’ which is a slender scoop inserted into the canal to remove wax. *DIY methods of this removal must not be attempted*

All three of the above are fast, painless methods of ear wax removal and provide immediate results.

The Process

Attend your Covid compliant appointment
Initial assessment
Discuss findings
Debate treatment options
Administer best treatment
Enjoy improved hearing

What is earwax?

Earwax is part of your body’s natural defence system. It’s not actually “wax”, but a sticky substance that acts as a lubricant and prevents water, dust, small particles and insects from getting into the ear.

Earwax also contains antimicrobial peptides that prevent bacteria and fungi from invading the ear canal and causing infection. Basically, earwax is healthy and good for you.

Contrary to what you may think, earwax is not “dirty” and does not need to be cleaned out of your ears regularly at home.

The ear is self-cleaning; the glands in the ear continuously make new earwax and push the old earwax out to the ear opening, which falls out naturally when you bathe, sleep or move your jaw.

What causes earwax to build up?

All people are different and therefore all ears are different. Some people simply produce more earwax than others because of their lifestyle, work environment, hearing aid use, hearing protection, or even genetics.

A buildup of earwax or blockage can occur because you have hairy or narrow ear canals, your age (wax gets harder and more difficult to fall out as you get older), or wax that has been pushed further into the ear due to hearing aids, ear plugs or home cleaning.

Should you use cotton buds to clean your ears?

Never. Inserting objects like cotton buds into the ear can actually push the wax further in, damage the ear drum, and cause earwax impaction.

Impaction occurs when an excessive buildup of earwax blocks the ear canal, which can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as pain, itching, ringing in the ear (tinnitus), hearing loss, discharge and odour.

Inserting objects into the ear only irritates them and can actually lead to the production of more earwax.

Remember that the smallest bones in the human body sit right behind our ears and could be broken easily by using a cotton bud.

Does ear candling really work?

There’s no evidence to suggest that ear candles get rid of earwax.

This alternative therapy involves lighting a hollow candle and placing the unlit end in the ear canal.

Practitioners allege that candling drains earwax and toxins from the ear, but there is no evidence that this is effective. In fact, it can burn the ear canal, cause infection and even hearing loss.

How do you safely remove ear wax?

If you are experiencing discomfort or any of the symptoms of impaction, as cited above, then consult your GP or a local private audiologist, who can remove the earwax for you in a safe and painless way.

If your ear is badly blocked and you can’t hear anything, you should seek medical attention right away as you might get an infection if it isn’t cleared quickly.

There are two methods of ear wax removal:

Irrigation: This is where a soft pulse of water is passed into the ear to loosen and flush the wax away

Microsuction: A gentle suction is used to remove wax and debris from the ear canal.

Steven Hale Hearing is fully qualified to perform both irrigation and microsuction.

Microsuction Ear Wax Removal is the most safe and comfortable form of earwax removal available.

No fuss, no mess, no ear drops clogging your ears up further for days before, just instant relief from your earwax problem.

If you are searching for Ear Wax Removal Birmingham call today and book an appointment.

Where do you provide ear wax removal?

With a number of local centres, we provide ear wax removal in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Lichfield and generally around the west midlands area as we are centrally located.