WAX MANAGEMENT
Struggling with blocked ears? Are your ears feeling dry, itchy or painful? If you are experiencing earache or slight hearing loss? It’s likely that you have a build-up of excessive ear wax.
Gatwick Audiology offers safe and effective ear wax removal via microsuction.
Ear Wax is a natural substance which protects the ear from foreign bodies and helps to lubricate the ear canal. For many people, ear wax goes unnoticed and does not cause any complications. However, for some individuals, earwax can build up and become impacted inside the ear canal.
Gatwick Audiology offers safe and effective ear wax removal via microsuction. Microsuction ear wax removal is used for excessive ear wax removal, once it’s confirmed the ear wax and accompanying symptoms are not caused by an infection or other problem.
What is earwax?
Excessive ear wax can lead to pain and discomfort s excessive wax can lead to pain and discomfort, and sometimes, hearing loss, it’s important to remove any old wax that is causing these issues in order to provide immediate relief. Ear wax removal should always be performed by a professional audiologist in order to guarantee a safe procedure and effective results.
When to remove earwax?
If earwax is totally occluding the ear canal and any of the following are present:
- 1. Hearing Loss
- 2. Earache
- 3. Tinnitus
- 4. Vertigo
- 5. Cough Suspected to due to earwax
- 6. Hearing & Whistling
What is Micro-suction?
Micro suction is the removal of wax/infection/debris using a small suction tube and a fine suction end. The procedure is safe, comfortable and painless. We assess your ear canal with the aid of a microscope which enables us to see exactly what we are doing at all times.
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On occasion, there may be more complex ear canals (those had surgery or people with perforations in the eardrum), where an ENT consultant would need to carry out the procedure which we are able to arrange for you.
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“Trusted testimonials from those who found relief and healing.”
Amazing service, could not have asked for better
My experience is always the same; friendly, professional, polite, informative. I don’t know how you could do it any better.
Will return with any future hearing issue I may experience.
I had a sudden loss of hearing due to compacted wax, couldn’t get any help from my Doctor. My daughter contacted Prince who fitted me in within a few hours was very gentle during the difficult procedure, and was very thorough.
Mr Punnoose is gentle and considerate – I’m not an easy patient!.
Very impressed with a comprehensive and friendly check.
Made me feel at ease and answered all queries and concerns in an excellent manner. Very understanding.
Was able to book an appointment easily at a convenient location. Seen on time very helpful with wax removal and also advice regarding an ongoing issue with my ear. Very satisfied with service offered.
Wonderful caring service and everything explained.
The service is first-class from booking to having the procedure completed.
I have no hesitation in highly recommending Prince. Very caring, knowledgeable, professional secretaries with excellent attention to detail.
I don’t need to find anybody else, I would never go anywhere else, I’m very happy with Gatwick Audiology and the service at Spire.
Always received very professional service from Prince Punnoose.
Prince is amazing!! Very professional and caring service provided. Everything was explained to me before and during my ear suctioning. Highly recommended.
Always treated with professionalism.
The Spire Gatwick Park facilities are amazing. It doesn’t feel like a hospital when we visit there for support with my hearing aids. Prince is always very welcoming and looked after my husband very well.
The professionalism, attention to detail, advice, and end product offered by Gatwick Audiology was above my expectations. Thank you to Prince Punnoose for his great care.
At the moment my satisfaction is excellent because Prince appears to look at every detail I am requiring to improve my hearing.
I was seen by Mr. Prince Punnoose whose knowledge of audiology and competence were quickly apparent.
I lost one of my hearing aids and a new one was ordered and fitted v quickly in less than a week.
Very professionally handled.
Prince was able to see me very quickly and resolved my problems very satisfactorily.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Although ear wax has many benefits and is a natural bodily process, issues can arise when there is excessive wax production as this can lead to hearing loss, earache, vertigo, tinnitus, cough or hearing aid whistling. When this happens it is usually recommended that ear wax is removed to see if this is the cause and if it improves symptoms.
In the first instance, our audiologists will carry out a thorough assessment. In some instances hearing loss and or other hearing issues might be due to middle or inner ear issues rather than a build-up of ear wax. In these cases, ear wax removal won’t always be the best option so our audiologists will discuss the most appropriate way forward.
Microsuction ear wax removal is a technique for removing ear wax using a gentle, sterile, suction device under a microscope (which allows for specialised magnification). It is used at low pressure, similar to a tiny vacuum cleaner inside the ear to remove the wax. The procedure is quick and painless and carried out within 30 minutes.
Your audiologist will investigate the initial reasons for your visit, whether that’s because you feel that your ears are blocked, or your hearing is down. This may involve further hearing tests like audiometry and tympanometry to see if you require an onward medical referral.
Unlike at most other ear clinics, microsuction ear wax removal procedures at Gatwick Audiology are only performed by highly experienced audiologists. Find out more about our team here
No patient is the same. Some people tend to have more wax build up than others and can get blockages every few months and sometimes ear anatomy like small narrow ear canals and also lifestyle can lead to ear blockages.
In some cases, if there is only a small amount of ear wax present, using ear drops is enough for the wax to come out by itself. It can also help to soften the ear wax before microsuction, but it is not essential but can make it more comfortable and successful.
Yes – you can travel by plane after undergoing ear microsuction.
If it’s being performed by an experienced clinician, the procedure should not be painful. The main part of the procedure is the noise from the suction probe as it is used very close to the eardrum.
Yes, you can have microsuction with an ear infection, but bear in mind that the infection itself could be uncomfortable, meaning microsuction of the infected ear canal can be painful as a result. In this instance it would be advisable to discuss with your audiologist before your appointment.
Microsuction ear wax removal is the safest and most effective procedure for examination and treatment of the ear when performed by experienced and well-trained audiologists. However, as with any medical procedure, there are potential side effects that patients should be aware of. Temporary hearing loss is one possible side effect of microsuction ear wax removal. This can occur due to the sudden change in pressure within the ear canal during the procedure. However, this side effect is typically short-lived, with hearing returning to normal within a few hours. Only 1.2% of patients In a British Journal of General Practice study are reported to have experienced temporary hearing loss following microsuction ear wax removal.
In most cases, it can take up to 30 minutes to perform microsuction on both ears. The procedure itself is very simple; it involves laying still on a consulting couch as small movements can take the ear canal image out of focus and make the procedure take longer.
Ear wax can cause whistling, ringing, or a range of different sounds to be perceived in the ears known as tinnitus. Normally if the wax is causing the tinnitus, it should disappear once it has been removed.
Yes – ear microsuction is perfectly suited and highly recommended for patients who have had ear surgery in the past.
Yes – microsuction ear wax removal is the safest method of cleaning the ears if you have a perforated eardrum.
Ear microsuction side effects are rare, but the most commonly reported are dizziness, noise damage, ear trauma, and infection. Any dizziness following microsuction should pass within a few minutes of the procedure being finished, while noise damage should also be a temporary side effect of microsuction – the procedure will sound very loud to some people, potentially causing temporary hearing loss.
Unfortunately, insurers generally do not cover ear microsuction. If you undergo microsuction ear wax removal at Gatwick Audiology payment is made directly to the clinic at the end of the consultation by cash or by credit or debit card.