Ear wax Removal

Ear wax protects the skin of the ear from water and infection. Ear wax naturally moves out of the ear canal as the skin cells regenerate. An excess build up can occur from time to time, so occasionally requires removal.

Using cotton buds increases the risk of perforating the eardrum and often pushes ear wax further down the ear canal. We strongly recommend against using cotton buds, hair pins, and similar objects to clean the ear.

Our audiologists can advise you on the best management option for your ear wax. This may involve softening the ear wax with oil based drops or having it removed by micro suction, mechanical removal or Otowash. If you have a perforation in your eardrum, then no water or oil based products should be used and the ear wax should only be removed by an Ear Nose and Throat specialist.