What to Expect

Some information about the process at Newton Ear Clinic in Salford.

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Some details about the procedure

Here at Newton Ear Clinic in Salford our process is straightforward and effective, before commencing ear irrigation, we will have a look inside your ear to ensure earwax is the cause of hearing loss and nothing more, if any concerns advise will be given.

Following the assessment, and the procedure can commence, warm water will be used to irrigate your ear.

An electric pump will be used to manage the flow of water to the ear, this will be a pressurised jet of water which is inserted into the ear which then irrigates the soft wax from the ear canal. Some clients report this as being an “odd feeling” while some clients report it to feel soothing.

This will not cause any pain or discomfort throughout the procedure. Once the procedure is completed after care advice will be given on how to best care for your ears and prevent further earwax build up.

What are the risks of ear irrigation?

Ear irrigation is a safe procure but we can only provide ear irrigation with soft ear wax this is to ensure no damage to ear canal or perforation of the ear drum; this also ensures all ear wax will be removed successfully (don’t worry advise to ensure ear wax is soft will be covered in the telephone consultation and will be reviewed on the face-to-face assessment before ear irrigation).

Ear irrigation is not suitable for everyone, if you have had a previous perforated ear drum

  • You have had an ear infection in the last 6 weeks.
  • You have ever had ear surgery.
  • You have grommets or have had grommets removed in the last 18 months.
  • You have a perforation of your ear drum.
  • You have any discharge from your ear in the last year.
  • You have a cleft palate (whether repaired or not).
  • You have pain in your ears or are found to have inflamed ear canals.

On some occasions you may feel dizzy for a short time following the procedure. On a rare occasion you may develop inflammation of ear canal this nothing to worry about, you may require ear drops, you can also perforate the ear drum, but this is also very rare. If you do develop any pain or discharge, please contact us for advice following your visit.

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