Ear Wax Removal

Safe, Comfortable, Instant Microsuction Earwax Removal

Microsuction ear wax removal

Safe, Comfortable, Instant Microsuction Earwax Removal

We provide Ear Wax Removal at both private medical practices.

Generally, ear wax is a great protector of our ears and hearing health.  However, build up is bad and can have some very negative impacts on our hearing health, which could, in essence, affect our general health and safety.

Steven Hale Hearing is an award-winning Audiologist committed to improving your hearing health.  He is waiting for your call for help.

Sutton Coldfield

Our Sutton Coldfield hearing clinic is our original and largest clinical site in the Midlands. Located inside Sutton Medical Consulting Centre on the Tamworth Road just 1.5 miles outside of the town centre.

There is free parking on-site for first come first serve. We are well connected by local bus routes. For more information on local bus routes and trains you can check here.

Birmingham

Our Birmingham hearing clinic is based at the Spire Little Aston Hospital just off Little Aston Hall Drive.

There is also free parking on-site at the hospital.

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Before After

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.

Ear wax is naturally produced by the glands in the outer third ear of your ear canal, and it helps to lubricate and protect your ears from water, small pieces of debris, and even insects.  It also has antibacterial properties and helps to repel dirt. Ear wax is not “dirty”, nor can it be prevented, and is generally self-cleaning, but can, in some instances, build up and cause problems with your hearing health and comfort.

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.

There are several indicators that you might have a build up of ear wax, such as a reduction in your ability to hear, a muffled quality of hearing or even some buzzing, you may get earache or even feel be feeling dizzy and sick as it could affect your balance – similar to vertigo.  You may even get the feeling that you have some wax in your ear, or experience pain, itching, discharge and odour.

There are some “old wives’ tales” or traditional “remedies” that have been passed on in families through generations, however AT NO POINT will we ever recommend that you insert ANYTHING into your ear canal to remove blockages. A common default for sufferers is to poke around in the ear with a cotton bud in the hope of solving the problem, but there is a very real danger that this will make the matter worse by pushing the wax more deeply in which could expose the sufferer to even worse impairment and damage. However, the option of 2/3 drops of warm olive oil (although it should really be medical grade oil) inserted for a few days MAY help. Alternative remedies may also include ‘ear candles’ which are hollow tubes that are lit at one end whilst inserted in the ear, and non-medical ear vacuums. There is no clinical evidence to support their success, and one can only imagine the further possible dangers of inserting a lit candle in your ear! Ergo, we only suggest that you use one of the two clinical options detailed below.

The two most commonly offered resolutions for ear wax removal are irrigation (gently flushing the wax out with water) and microsuction (sucking the wax out of the ear). Irrigation involves the soft pulse of water being passed into the ear to loosen the wax and then flush it away.  Microsuction requires the insertion of a soft tube into the ear and a gentle suction is then used to remove wax and debris from the ear canal. Both procedures are conducted by us in our Covid compliant clinic and are painless and produce immediate results – we can even show you our success in our before and after photographs (should you so desire!).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ear Wax Removal Reviews
What a brilliant experience. The customer service was fantastic from the go. I’d emailed at night, expecting a reply the next morning, 10 minutes later, I had a reply and a next day appointment. Steve’s friendly, professional, easy going and made me feel very comfortable throughout. He explained everything that was happening in the process and answered any questions. Could not recommend enough and of course, I can hear again 👌Thanks a lot
Chris Meakin
Great Experience, See promptly, Covid secure surroundings. A no rush appointment, Steven was friendly and informative. Great Communication before during and after the appointment. Whilst my procedure was performed Steven kept me updated on what was happening. I felt very relaxed. Would highly recommend any one to book an appointment with Steven.

Mark Wilkins

Excellent and highly professional service from Steven to remove wax painlessly from my ears. Very thorough in his examination and treatment. Would highly recommend.

Paul Steiner

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