Inadequate cleaning of the ears can cause ear infections.
Ear canal inflammation and even hearing loss can be caused by faulty cleaning using the wrong techniques – say audiologists; the most common mistake is the inappropriate use of a cotton swab.
Although more and more people know that this can be extremely dangerous, they still get the ear canal blocked by the compacted earwax. In the summer, heat and water further aggravate the problem.
The earwax that protects the wellbeing of the ear canal is naturally excreted with the removed epithelial cells and with the pollutants intake.
Therefore, there is no need for extra cleaning, it is enough to clean and wipe the ear canal regularly, according to experts. Although many people are aware of this, ear doctors still treat many patients daily, who complain of hearing loss or ear pain caused by cotton buds. It is sufficient to have a small injury to form a large-scale inflammation in the auditory pathway. In extreme cases, it may even be that someone inserts the cotton bud deeper than intended and damages the eardrum.
If we are working in a place that is more humid than average, or we may have a narrower ear canal, we have to be more careful when we are cleaning up our earwax and ideally see a specialist once a year. This is an important advice to follow for all of us, as our ears, just like our eyes and teeth, need special taking care of.
Are you looking for ear wax removal?
Our clinic based service in Wrexham carries out microsuction ear wax removal. To find out more please view our Wrexham Clinic.
You can book an appointment online or call our Wrexham service at 01829 708170.
Our clinic based service in Stockport carries out microsuction ear wax removal. To find out more please view our Romiley Clinic.
You can book an appointment online or call our Stockport service at 01615 190 797.
Our clinic based service in Wokingham carries out microsuction ear wax removal. To find out more please view our Wokingham Clinic.
You can book an appointment online or call our Wokingham service at 0118 230 3433.
Find a professional ear wax removal clinic around you !
Are your ears blocked? Browse our UK's network
of ear wax removal clinics
Our clinic based service in Reading carries out microsuction ear wax removal. To find out more please view our Woodley Clinic.
You can book an appointment online or call our Reading service at 0118 230 3433.
Our clinic based service in Chester carries out microsuction ear wax removal. To find out more please view our Chester Clinic.
You can book an appointment online or call our Chester service at 01244 566 552.
Our clinic based service in Warrington carries out microsuction ear wax removal. To find out more please view our Inter Hearing Warrington Clinic.
You can book an appointment online or call our Warrington service at 01952 780 334.
Our clinic based service in Fakenham carries out microsuction ear wax removal. To find out more please view our Fakenham Clinic.
You can book an appointment online or call our Fakenham service at 01603 361 185.
Our clinic based service in Derby carries out microsuction ear wax removal. To find out more please view our Derby Chaddesden Clinic.
You can book an appointment online or call our Derby service at 01332 215606.
