Ear Irrigation

Ear irrigation is a safer and more effective technique for ear cleaning. We use an electronic ear irrigation machine to remove the ear wax.

So what is Ear Wax

Earwax is a build-up of hair, dust, dead cells, and cerumen. Cerumen is a natural wax that is a protective coating for the ear canal. Cerumen is produced in small amounts all the time keeping the ears clean. Every person is different when it comes to the quantity of earwax made. When there is an impaction of wax it can cause a feeling of fullness, impair hearing and feel uncomfortable.

A plug of earwax is not a serious problem, it is more of a nuisance.

Ear Drops

For example, olive oil (this is my best preference), almond oil, and sodium bicarbonate. Warm the drops to room temperature before using them. Lie with the affected ear uppermost, and pull the pinna (outer ear) backwards and upwards. Apply 3-4 drops into the ear canal. Stay like this for 10-30 minutes to allow the earwax to soak into the wax and soften it. make sure you DO NOT use cotton wool. as the cotton wool will soak up the oil. Repeat this twice daily for 5-7 days.

CHECKLIST BEFORE THE IRRIGATION

• Have you undergone a minimum of 1 week of softening ear drops?
• Have you had ear pain in the past 6 weeks?
• Have you had an ear infection in the past 6 weeks?
• Do you have a history of ear perforation or ear surgery?
• Have there been any problems with ear irrigation previously?

If you are unsure whether you would wish to proceed with ear irrigation or are concerned about the risks, please discuss this with one of the team