Clean and Clear: Why Microsuction is the Ideal Choice for Ear Wax Removal in Stoke-on-Trent

Ear wax build-up can affect your hearing by blocking your ear canal and causing a sense of fullness. It can also cause muffled sounds and dizziness.

Unlike ear irrigation, Blocked ears in Staffordshire is safe for people with perforated ears. It’s also far quicker and safer than the old-fashioned ear syringe method.

However, you may need to soften ear wax before undergoing microsuction.

1.No Messy Water

When earwax buildup is left untreated, it can result in tinnitus or fullness of the ears. It also increases the risk of infection. Therefore, it’s essential to remove excess wax as quickly and safely as possible.

Ear canal cells produce a natural oily substance called cerumen, which helps to lubricate the ear canal and keep it healthy. However, people often clean their ears with cotton swabs and can inadvertently push earwax further into the ear canal causing a blockage.

If earwax is causing problems, your doctor may prescribe some ear wax removal drops or sprays to soften it. These are available over the counter and include a range of different chemicals. We recommend using a gentle earwax-softening product that contains olive oil, like earol, as it is safer and more comfortable for most patients. It also works better than squirting water into the ear with a rubber-bulb syringe.

2.Safe for People with Perforated Eardrums

Ear wax is a natural and necessary substance that protects the ear canal from dirt and irritants, while also allowing our ears to hear well. However, if too much earwax builds up, it can cause hearing loss and discomfort. For this reason, ear wax removal is often recommended by medical professionals.

While some people might choose to use earwax softeners before undergoing a manual clearance, this is not always recommended as it can damage your ears. For example, some ear wax softeners contain sodium bicarbonate or hydrogen peroxide which can irritate the ear canal and increase the risk of an ear infection.

Moreover, using ear wax softeners might make it difficult for the healthcare professional to see behind the blockage of earwax and perform an accurate examination. In contrast, microsuction is a safe and effective method of removing earwax for people with perforated eardrums as no water is involved in the process.

3.Comfortable

Ear wax build-up can lead to a range of symptoms including muffled sounds, blocked ears and a sense that your ear is full or stuffed. It can also cause a feeling of vertigo or dizziness, and if not cleared, impacted earwax can become painful and even rupture the eardrum.

Unlike traditional methods of earwax removal like syringing, microsuction is safe and comfortable. It is carried out under a binocular operating microscope or specialised head loupes, giving your clinician a clear view of the ear canal and any earwax present.

Your audiologist will use the microscope to pinpoint the location of the wax blockage and gently remove it using suction. This process is much quicker and safer than trying to remove earwax at home with cotton buds, hairpins or other objects which can cause damage. Microsuction is the ideal choice for removing earwax build-up when it has reached an uncomfortable level, and is especially useful for those with narrow ear canals or perforated eardrums.

4.Fast

Ear wax is a natural substance that helps protect the ears, traps bacteria and pathogens and keeps the ear canal lubricated. However, it can build up too much causing a blockage in the ears that leads to hearing loss, tinnitus and a feeling of fullness in the ear canal.

While there are some simple home remedies that can help remove earwax, these may not work or can cause damage to the ear canal and eardrum. Instead, a professional audiologist can use microsuction, a safe and fast method for removing earwax.

Unlike syringing, the audiologist can directly view your ear canal with a microscope to safely remove earwax blockages. In addition, there is no need to use ear drops before treatment. This makes the procedure quicker and reduces your risk of an infection. The audiologist can also see the condition of your ear canal before and after the treatment to ensure nothing is left behind.

5.No Need for Ear Drops

Earwax build up can cause a number of problems. One of the most common is partial hearing loss which can make it difficult to hear conversations, especially in noisy environments. Other symptoms include muffled sounds and a feeling of fullness in the ears. In extreme cases impacted earwax can cause dizziness, a sensation that the room is spinning around you.

Unlike ear irrigation or water syringing which are unsuitable for people with perforated eardrums, micro suction is a completely dry procedure. This means that there is no need for you to apply any cerumenolytic drops or sprays ahead of the session.

As you can see, there are many reasons why microsuction is the ideal choice for ear wax removal. It’s a quick, painless and safe method of removing excess earwax. It’s also an important part of ensuring that your ears stay healthy and free from irritation, discomfort and hearing issues.

6.Effective

Earwax may seem gross, but it’s actually quite useful. It protects the ear canal from infection and keeps the eardrum healthy by lubricating it. It’s also a natural cleanser as it moves through the ear canal and naturally removes debris, dead skin cells, and hairs.

Sticking any object in your ear canal risks causing an earwax blockage. That’s why it’s important to avoid using cotton swabs, as they just push earwax deeper into the ear canal and can lead to an earwax impaction (blockage).

Conclusion

There are many home remedies for removing earwax, such as squirting warm water into the ears with a bulb syringe or putting drops of olive oil or baking soda into the ears. However, these methods aren’t suitable for people with a perforated eardrum, and they don’t work as well as microsuction. Talk to your doctor about getting this safe, quick, and effective method of removing earwax.