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Professional Microsuction Ear Wax Removals in Birmingham

Ear wax is a common irritant that can affect your hearing and occasionally give you discomfort. Our ENT Surgeons perform microsuction ear wax removal with the use of an operating microscope in our treatment rooms. 

Cotton buds are not designed for dewaxing your ears. However, people will often use them and, as a result, push wax further down the ear canal. Instead of risking damage to your ear, we can offer ear microsuction performed by a fully GMC-accredited Consultant ENT Surgeon.  

Unlike ear syringing or ear irrigation, where ear wax is flushed out ‘blindly’, with microscopic and microsuction ear wax removal, the ear wax is directly visualised under the microscope whilst it is being removed. This makes the procedure much quicker, safer and more comfortable for the patient.

How does Ear Wax Microsuction work?

The microscope is used to directly visualise the ear wax whilst it is being removed. Microscopic and microsuction ear wax removal typically takes between 15 to 30 minutes to perform. This can vary depending on the amount and type of ear wax, how deep the ear wax is inside the ear canal, and whether you are having one or both ears treated. It is performed with you laying down on a bed with your head tilted to the side so that the ear with ear wax can be accessed.

Having a Consultant ENT surgeon performing this procedure also allows for an examination of the eardrum and diagnosis of other conditions that may be affecting the ear such as Cholesteotoma. 

Ear Wax Removal for Children

Here, at Midland Health, we are one of the few services in the West Midlands that offer ear dewaxing/microsuction for children.

Cleaning hard earwax from your child’s ear can be difficult. Some people try removing earwax at home, using natural remedies, such as over-the-counter medicine or oils that soften the earwax and make it easier to take out.   

However, children’s ears are small and sensitive. Introducing anything in your child’s ear, including cotton buds could cause serious damage, such as infection, sensitivity and even perforated eardrums. 

Therefore, it is always recommended to consult with a doctor if you have concerns about hard earwax in your child’s ear. With the earwax removal for children service at Midland Health, you are guaranteed peace of mind, knowing that a consultant ENT surgeon will perform the procedure.

Symptoms of Earwax Build-Up

Earwax is normal in both adults and children. Sometimes, however, excess earwax builds up and, if it is left untreated, it can cause a range of symptoms, including:

• Pain in your ear
• Itching due to dryness in the ear
• Discomfort caused by hard earwax blockage 
• Hearing loss due to complete blockage of the ear canal
• Dizziness, loss of balance
• An ear infection 
• Tinnitus (ringing in your ears) 

If you or anyone in your family experiences one or more of these symptoms, get in touch with Midland Health to consult with an ENT specialist in Birmingham or Northampton. 

Get in touch with our team if you want to book an appointment with our experts. Based in the centre of Birmingham, our clinic specialises in ear wax removals and other related issues.

Meet Our Team of ENT Surgeons and Specialist Nurses

Our specialist nurses and consultant ENT surgeons perform ear wax microsuction procedures at our Birmingham clinic. They all have decades of combined experience working in some of the most well-renowned hospitals on the planet and are highly trained to offer you superior care. All our staff are available to make you feel comfortable and provide medical expertise and assistance.

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Ear Wax Microsuction

Microsuction is the gold standard for ear wax removal. Historically many practices would have syringed the ear also known as syringing. However, it is now recognised that blindly penetrating the ear with water at high pressure is more likely to result in trauma and damage to the ear.

To help improve the efficiency of your appointment, we ask ALL prospective patients to complete the consent form below. Please bring this form with you. 

Consent Form

Professional Microsuction Ear Wax Removals in Birmingham

Ear wax is a common irritant that can affect your hearing and occasionally give you discomfort. Our ENT Surgeons perform microsuction ear wax removal with the use of an operating microscope in our treatment rooms. 

Cotton buds are not designed for dewaxing your ears. However, people will often use them and, as a result, push wax further down the ear canal. Instead of risking damage to your ear, we can offer ear microsuction performed by a fully GMC-accredited Consultant ENT Surgeon.  

Unlike ear syringing or ear irrigation, where ear wax is flushed out ‘blindly’, with microscopic and microsuction ear wax removal, the ear wax is directly visualised under the microscope whilst it is being removed. This makes the procedure much quicker, safer and more comfortable for the patient.

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How does Ear Wax Microsuction work?

The microscope is used to directly visualise the ear wax whilst it is being removed. Microscopic and microsuction ear wax removal typically takes between 15 to 30 minutes to perform. This can vary depending on the amount and type of ear wax, how deep the ear wax is inside the ear canal, and whether you are having one or both ears treated. It is performed with you laying down on a bed with your head tilted to the side so that the ear with ear wax can be accessed.

Having a Consultant ENT surgeon performing this procedure also allows for an examination of the eardrum and diagnosis of other conditions that may be affecting the ear such as Cholesteotoma. 

Ear Wax Removal for Children

Here, at Midland Health, we are one of the few services in the West Midlands that offer ear dewaxing/microsuction for children.

Cleaning hard earwax from your child’s ear can be difficult. Some people try removing earwax at home, using natural remedies, such as over-the-counter medicine or oils that soften the earwax and make it easier to take out.   

However, children’s ears are small and sensitive. Introducing anything in your child’s ear, including cotton buds could cause serious damage, such as infection, sensitivity and even perforated eardrums. 

Therefore, it is always recommended to consult with a doctor if you have concerns about hard earwax in your child’s ear. With the earwax removal for children service at Midland Health, you are guaranteed peace of mind, knowing that a consultant ENT surgeon will perform the procedure.

Symptoms of Earwax Build-Up

Earwax is normal in both adults and children. Sometimes, however, excess earwax builds up and, if it is left untreated, it can cause a range of symptoms, including:

• Pain in your ear
• Itching due to dryness in the ear
• Discomfort caused by hard earwax blockage 
• Hearing loss due to complete blockage of the ear canal
• Dizziness, loss of balance
• An ear infection 
• Tinnitus (ringing in your ears) 

If you or anyone in your family experiences one or more of these symptoms, get in touch with Midland Health to consult with an ENT specialist in Birmingham or Northampton. 

Get in touch with our team if you want to book an appointment with our experts. Based in the centre of Birmingham, our clinic specialises in ear wax removals and other related issues.

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