Services

Ear Wax

INTRODUCTION

Why do we get ear wax?

Wax is an important and natural secretion found in the ear. It keeps the ear canal lubricated and protects the ear against dust, dirt and bacteria, which helps to prevent infection. However , you may have a build up of ear wax if you notice the following:

Symptoms of earwax build-up

Symptoms of earwax build-up include:

“National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that ear irrigation (flushing the wax out using water) using an electronic irrigator is one of the methods used to remove excess wax from ears “

Rachael Gurney

Water Irrigation

CALL TO ACTION

Mobile Professional Ear Irrigation Service

EarForYou main goal is to always achieve and maintain a high level of patient care with the service that we provide.

EarForYou is a professional , home based service, that provides Ear wax removal treatment in your own home.

CALL TO ACTION

Initial Consultation

It is essential a full history, including an ear examination, is taken prior to the procedure which will allow the opportunity to Identify any contraindications. Identifying any of the following would prevent you from having the procedure

• History of perforation of the eardrum in the last 12 months or current perforation of the eardrum
• Grommets in Situ or history of grommet insertion
• A history of any ear surgery
• A mucus discharge from the ear within the past 12 months.
• A history of a middle ear infection in the previous 6 weeks.
• Cleft palate, whether repaired or not.
• Presence of a foreign body.

CALL TO ACTION

Ear Wax Removal

During ear wax removal you will sit in a chair and the ear is rinsed with warm water from an electronic irrigator.

The wax and water is collected in a cup-shaped receiver which you hold under the ear. The electronic irrigators used have controlled pressures and are gentle and safe.

Ear syringing does make some noise but this is not excessive or uncomfortable. Most people who have irrigation find it to be a fairly pleasant procedure.