What is Ear Wax?

What is Ear Wax?

What is Ear Wax? Why do we have it? Why it can cause hearing problems?

noun: ear-wax

Ear Wax is the protective yellow waxy substance secreted in the passage of the outer ear.

Wax is produced in the ear canal to help trap dirt and germs, it helps with cleaning and lubricating the ear. Wax also acts as a protector against bacteria, fungi and insects.

Everyone produces a unique amount of ear wax, and the amount of wax that stays in the ear is also personally tailored. It can be affected by your age, your lifestyle, the anatomy of your ear and genetics.

Most people…

A large proportion of people only produce a small amount of wax which clears itself out of the ear. However, some people naturally produce a greater amount of wax. This will not always be able to clear itself; as a result the ear can become blocked and can leave the ear feeling blocked and hearing reduced. External factors can also cause the ear to become blocked;

  • Cotton Buds; as it can push the wax further down the ear
  • In the ear headphones
  • Working in a dusty environment
  • Hearing Aids

The micro suction treatment is extremely beneficial for any one with problematic ear wax (wax that is causing a blocked sensation, unpleasant feeling in the ear and/ or hearing difficulty).

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Most people…

A large proportion of people only produce a small amount of wax which clears itself out of the ear. However, some people naturally produce a greater amount of wax. This will not always be able to clear itself; as a result the ear can become blocked and can leave the ear feeling blocked and hearing reduced. External factors can also cause the ear to become blocked;

  • Cotton Buds; as it can push the wax further down the ear
  • In the ear headphones
  • Working in a dusty environment
  • Hearing Aids

The micro suction treatment is extremely beneficial for any one with problematic ear wax (wax that is causing a blocked sensation, unpleasant feeling in the ear and/ or hearing difficulty).

  • What is Microsuction?
    MicroSuction gets its name because we use Microscope lenses to get a good view of the ear canal and a delicate Suction device to gentle remove any wax in the ears.
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