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Earwax Removal
What Is Earwax?
Earwax is a natural, healthy part of the ear’s self-cleaning system. It is produced by glands in the skin of the ear canal walls and is made up mostly of dead skin cells. It is slightly acidic and is the body’s intended way of helping to keep the ear healthy and protected.
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Sometimes an earwax build-up can occur that temporarily reduces the ability to hear, can result in pressure in the head/ear, and can contribute to ringing in the ears, among other symptoms.
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Earwax can vary in texture from hard and dry to very soft. Hard wax is incredibly difficult to remove and needs to be softened typically for 3-4 days before removal can be attempted.
How Is It Removed?
A variety of eardrop supplies are available for pick up at the clinic before your wax removal appointment, along with instructions that are relevant to your particular ear health.
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Depending on your medical history and the location of the wax in your ear, an appropriate combination of wax removal methods may be attempted with your consent. These include removal with a small lighted pick called a curette, the use of warm water from a spray bottle that is low pressure in nature, or the use of a state-of-the-art Earigator machine that uses a steady stream of warm water to remove wax quickly and effectively.
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See the difference for yourself with before and after on-screen images of your ear canals with our video otoscope (special lighted video camera for use in the ear).
