Most people will need to have excess wax removed from their ears at least once during their lifetime. Ear wax is very important to your ear health and usually, it does not cause any problems. However, earwax can sometimes excessively build up and cause symptoms like tinnitus, muffled hearing, or
Excessive earwax is a typical problem in the UK. A recent study on BJGP Open revealed that approximately 700,000 to two million adults in Wales and England deal with wax buildup. While you can deal with excessive wax on your own, it would be best to see a GP or
If you’ve been having ear symptoms and think it’s the result of excessive ear wax, get that cotton swab out of your ear ASAP. You might think it is helping to get the earwax out but at best you’re shoving it deeper in your ear, or at worst you’re damaging
Ear wax isn’t something we have to think about very often. The production of wax in your ear canal is a natural process that usually goes unnoticed. You usually only notice it when it becomes a problem. Ear Microsuction serves several important purposes to keep your ears healthy, but can cause
If you have been referred to an ear nose and throat (ENT) specialist, you should have questions ready to get the most out of your scheduled visit. Here is Touchwood Pharmacy’s guide to help you get the most out of your appointment. Do I need an ENT Specialist? Your GP
