At Alto Hearing, we’re committed to providing comprehensive hearing care services to address a wide range of auditory concerns. Our expert team offers specialized treatments for earwax removal ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care tailored to their unique needs.
Earwax, or cerumen, plays a crucial role in protecting our ears from dust, debris, and potential infections. However, excessive earwax buildup can lead to a host of problems, including hearing difficulties, earaches, tinnitus, and a sensation of fullness in the ear. At Alto Hearing, we understand the delicate nature of earwax removal and offer professional services to address this common issue safely and effectively.
Our approach to earwax removal is rooted in both expertise and caution. We typically employ one of two methods: irrigation or curettage. Irrigation involves using a gentle stream of warm water to flush out excess earwax, often after applying a cerumenolytic agent to soften the wax. This method is generally comfortable for patients and highly effective for most cases of earwax buildup. Curettage, on the other hand, involves the use of specialized instruments to carefully remove hardened or impacted earwax. This technique requires a steady hand and extensive experience, both of which our professionals possess in abundance.
It’s important to note that attempting to remove earwax at home can be risky. Many people resort to using cotton swabs, which can actually push the wax further into the ear canal, potentially causing damage or even puncturing the eardrum. At Alto Hearing, we strongly advise against inserting any objects into your ear canal. If you’re experiencing symptoms of earwax buildup, it’s best to seek professional help.
For those who are prone to earwax buildup, we can provide guidance on safe, at-home preventive measures. This might include the use of over-the-counter earwax removal kits, but only under our direction and after we’ve ensured it’s safe for your specific situation. Remember, ears are self-cleaning organs, and a certain amount of earwax is both normal and beneficial. Our goal is to address problematic buildup while maintaining the ear’s natural protective mechanisms.
