EAR WAX REMOVAL: OUR SERVICES
We offer professional ear wax removal at home across Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan and South Wales. Trained in both microsuction and irrigation, as well as manual removal, we choose the most appropriate method for each patient based on a full clinical assesment.
MICROSUCTION
Microsucction uses a small, low pressure suction probe to gently draw wax from the ear canal, while your practitioner looks directly into the ear through magnifying loupes. No water is used making it suitable for a wider range of patients and considered by many audiologists as the gold-standard method.
Microsucction is typically used when:
- The patient has a history of perforated eardrum, ear surgery or grommets
- The wax is hard, dry or firmly lodged
- The patient has not had time to use olive oil drops before hand
- It is the most clinically appropriate option after examination.
IRRIGATION
Irrigation uses a caerfully controlled flow of warm water to soften and flush wax from the ear canal. We use modern irrigation equipement, not old fashioned metal syringes, giving us precise control over pressure and temperature.
Irrigation is typically used when:
- The wax is soft, or has been well softened with olive oil
- The ear canal shape makes it more effective approach
- There are no contraindications and clinical assesment indicates it is suitable,
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Full relevant health questionnaire and consent form before treatment
- Pre-treatment ear check with camera so you can see your ears on screen (if you want to)
- Practitioner selects and explains the choice of treatment and why they will be using it.
- Gentle Caerful treatment, we check in througout
- Full aftercare advice
- Most appoinments take less than 30 minutes
HOME VISIT SERVICE
All treatments are carried out at your home. We bring all the equipment, microsuction unit, irrigation machine, video otoscope and mignifying loupes. You just need a comfortable chair and a well lit room, access to a plug and warm water (this can be the kettle).
- Cardiff & The Vale of Glamorgan - Standard Service Area, no travel supplement
- Rest of South Wales - Small travel supplement applied.