Wax build-up in the ears can cause problems ranging from minor irritation to dizziness, difficulty in hearing and aches and even vertigo. Ear irrigation is a procedure of removing ear wax, medically known as cerumen, via an ear syringing procedure. Ear wax can be dry or wet. Usually, children have wet ear wax and adults have dry ear wax. People are generally asymptomatic when it comes to ear wax build-up. But there can be severe problems caused by ear wax build up, if early steps are not taken to remove ear wax. Vertigo being the biggest of all issues.

Ear irrigation for ear wax removal can be done following these basic few tips. Usually, it is best to consult a doctor and get it done professionally, but there are people who prefer to do this at home. When removing earwax at home, make sure proper hygiene is maintained and there are no preconditions such as year perforations, severe pain or recent surgery has been done on the ear. Still, it's better to leave ear irrigation and cleaning in the hands of professionals who are experts in ear syringing and earwax removal. Ear wax removal services are one of the best in the world. Just check for ear wax removal UK to find your nearest health care ENT professional.

A professional medical doctor would:

1) first examine your ear using an otoscope

2) in case the ear looks normal with no preconditions or hole in the eardrum, the ENT specialist will proceed with the next steps

3) saline water and iodine solution is used to make the irrigation solution

4) about 20ml of the liquid is taken in the syringe

5) all the while the doctor uses clean hands and wears gloves during the procedure

6) a clean towel is placed below the ear and the patient may be asked to hold a kidney dish right below the ear that is undergoing the cleaning

7) the patient's head is tilted slightly to the other side and using firm pressure the liquid is poured into the ear through the syringe

8) the ear is now cleaned out using a clean cotton towel

Ear irrigation is one of the safest forms of Ear wax removal. Our qualified nurses offer this service in our Saturday clinics.

Prior to treatment you must have been using olive oil drops (or any ear wax softening drops) for at least 5-7 days.

Please allow at least 30 minutes for your consultation.

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