How does microsuction work?
by Admin
Posted on 06-07-2022 09:48 AM
Causes of earwax build-up
Your risk of developing problems from a build-up of ear wax is increased if you have:
narrow ear canals or ear canals that aren’t fully formed
hairy ear canals
history of recurrent impacted earwax
repeated ear infections
your chances of developing an earwax blockage are also increased if you:
use cotton buds – they can push ear wax deeper into your ear and pack it together harder, creating an ear wax plug
wear a hearing aid or earplugs, which can stop ear wax falling out of your ear naturally
are elderly–more at risk of having ear wax problems because ear wax becomes drier with age.
In audiovestibular medicine and chair of the guideline committee, said: “earwax build-up which is causing hearing problems should be managed in primary or community care. “ear irrigation is an effective method of removing earwax. Ear drops should be used to soften the wax before irrigation, either immediately before or for up to five days before the procedure. ”if people have hearing difficulties that are not caused by earwax or an infection and are presenting for the first time, they should be referred to an audiology service for an assessment regardless of their age, the draft guidance recommends. Early and appropriate management of hearing difficulties is also important.
Now you know why you shouldn’t attempt earwax removal yourself. So what should your next step be if you think you have impacted wax? “the best recommendation is to make an appointment to see your audiologist or physician for an examination,” says audiologist rebecca gomer, aud , an audiologist at gomer hearing center in richardson, tx. “they will determine how best to remove the cerumen, whether it will be flushed with irrigation or manually removed with specialized tools. Once the canal is healthy, ask about a maintenance program to help with future buildup of wax. ”.
Excess earwax is a very common problem, with figures estimating a prevalence of between 700 000 and 2 million adults in england and wales. Although wax build up can occur in any individual, risk factors include anatomical deformity, hairs in the external canal, physical barriers to wax excretion, dermatological conditions affecting the ear, use of cotton buds, and increasing age ( box 1 ). 1 requests for the removal of ear wax are a very common reason for presentation in primary care. In the us, approximately 150 000 wax removals are performed each week. 2 a survey of gps in edinburgh by sharp et al put estimates at nine patients per month per doctor, equating to two patients per week.
Not all GP practices remove earwax
Viney hearing care were in fact the first hearing healthcare practices to offer microsuction earwax removal in south wales as a service. Come in for a free ear health check where we will use the latest video imaging to show you the condition of your ear canal. If there is a wax blockage present we can remove it there and then.
We offer a relaxed atmosphere, allowing sufficient time with all our patients to remove wax, in a safe and gentle way.
Microsuction ear wax removal has been shown to be one of the safest methods to remove ear wax from your ear. The audiologist treating you looks at your ear using magnification and a powerful light source so that they can see exactly where they are working and how your ear wax needs to be removed safely. A gentle medical suction pump is attached to sterile suction tube and suction is then used to clean the ear without the use of water. It is safer than traditional methods because of the level of vision and control available with this method.