Some earwax in your ears is essential to how well your ears’ function. Earwax is produced naturally in your ear canals and, despite what you may think, is very useful. It helps clean your ears and acts as a barrier against dirt and debris that could damage your inner ears.
Do your ears feel stuffed or blocked? Has your hearing suddenly become much worse? If you’re experiencing these or other symptoms like dizziness and vertigo, you may have a build-up of ear wax in your ears. We all have a certain amount of wax in our ears and it usually
Your ears are sensitive so it’s easy to tell when something isn’t right. This sensitivity also means that any treatment will need to be gentle enough to clear up the problem without any damage. If you have excess ear wax, ear syringing and ear microsuction are two most used ways
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
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