Microsuction Ear Wax Procedures in Kirriemuir and Dundee
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What is Microsuction?
A suction device is used to clean the ear without the use of water. The gentle suction device works in a similar way to a vacuum cleaner and although it can be quite noisy, it is quick and painless. If the object being removed is hard, then removal can be slightly uncomfortable. The person performing the procedure will always advise you if they feel it is going to be uncomfortable. When Microsuction is being used to remove wax, then the procedure tends to be less uncomfortable if a wax softening spray (for example, Earol® olive oil spray which can be purchased over the counter) is used for two nights before, and on the morning of, the appointment.
Who needs Microsuction?
Most people can have their ears successfully treated in their GP practice. Wax, debris, foreign body or excess skin can be removed by irrigating (spraying with water) the ear. Microsuction is carried out on people who should not have water in their ears, especially if they have:
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Experienced any serious complications from a previous irrigation with water.
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Had a middle ear infection (otitis media) in the last two months.
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Had any form of ear surgery, apart from grommets which have not been in the ear for
more than two years and the patient is no longer attending ENT (ears, nose and throat) appointments. (This does not include people who have cosmetic surgery to reduce the size of their ears.)
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A hole in their ear drum (a perforation) or there is a history of a mucous (thick) discharge from their ear in the last two years.
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A cleft palate (repaired or not).
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A painful ear infection (acute otitis externa).
How can I look after my ears?
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Do not use cotton buds, scratch or poke your ears. The ear canal naturally cleans itself and when you fiddle with the ears you are more likely to cause them problems such as a build-up of wax or an ear infection.
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To clean the outside of the ear use a dry tissue or alcohol-free baby wipes around and behind the ear after showering or bathing.
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Make sure you never use cotton buds, tissues or material to soak up any moisture in your ears. Let them dry naturally.
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Is micro-suction safe?​Yes. Medical specialists around the world regard aural microsuction as the safest, most effective choice for cleaning ears (also known as ‘dewaxing’). Usually the procedure is very quick, easy and gives you instant relief. I have performed this procedure countless times with great results. Microsuction can be used even if the eardrum has been previously perforated. It is useful in removing excessive discharge caused by ear infection and it can also remove foreign bodies.
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Why do I get blocked ears?Ear wax - also known as cerumen - is a natural antibacterial lubricant made in the outer ear canal. Usually, ear wax naturally makes its way out of the ear canal. But some people are prone to excess build-up. It's one of the most common ear-related conditions.
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What symptoms could be caused by too much ear dirt or ear wax?You can edit the title from the Settings tab in the app. Common complaints include partial hearing loss, a sense of ear fullness, earache, dizziness, ringing in the ears (Tinnitus). Other problems that might occur include odour or discharge from your ear, cough, ear pain, or fever.
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