Getting your ears professionally cleaned takes very little time and can save you a lot of worries if you are unsure of whether the ear pressure, muffled hearing, ear pain, and dizziness can be resolved. If you come in to have your ears professionally cleaned, we may also perform a hearing test so we can have more information about your hearing health.
You may put your ears at risk if you attempt to remove a wax clog in the canal on your own. Given the thinness of the ear canal’s lining, it is relatively simple to inflict injury. When you get your ears professionally cleaned, you are assured that a trained professional will be performing it with the right equipment.
Audiologists can perform professional ear cleaning or earwax removal confidently as they can see into the ear canal, identify the dirt and wax generated, and decide how to best remove the wax from the canal.
Although it might seem like you could clean your ears by yourself, it is always preferable to have it performed by a specialist, such as a doctor of audiology. By doing this, you may ensure that the wax does not enter the ear canal further and your eardrum is safe from any self-inflicted damage.
The need for earwax removal
An overproduction of earwax may lead to a serious blockage. When this occurs, you may experience up to a 40% decrease in your hearing capabilities until the obstruction is removed. Before performing professional ear cleaning or earwax removal, we see to it that we are aware of any medications or medical issues that you may have. Some medications can make the walls of the ear canal very thin and vulnerable to bleeding.
You need to let your audiologist be aware of any nuances in your hearing before proceeding with professional ear cleaning. Such nuances may include ringing in the ears, hearing loss, itching, etc. This stage is crucial because we need to get a clearer picture of your hearing health so we can decide upon the best ear-cleaning procedure to perform.
How Does An Audiologist Clean Ears?
Audiologists have a variety of methods for professional ear cleaning and earwax removal. The wax can be removed with a scoop-like device called a curette. If the earwax happens to be dry and hard, it might be more painful to remove it from the ear canal wall. In this case, special ear drops will be placed into the ear canal to soften the wax. When the wax is soft, it will be removed with a curette or we will use irrigation. Irrigation simply means flushing the ear canal out with water. At Columbine Hearing Care, we have a very advanced irrigation system called the Earigator. This system allows us to have precise temperature and pressure control to flush the earwax out of the ear canal quickly and comfortably.
Professional Ear Cleaning in Littleton, CO
It is definitely unpleasant to experience ear wax accumulation symptoms. Consult an audiologist right away if you notice any symptoms of impacted earwax or another auditory issue such as hearing loss or ringing in your ears.
Columbine Hearing Care provides professional ear-cleaning and earwax removal in Littleton, CO, and nearby locations. Contact us today to book an appointment!