Earwax plays a vital role in maintaining your ears’ health. Ear was is produced naturally by glands in the ear canal, earwax helps to combat harmful bacteria and debris, which may otherwise result in infection.
On occasions excessive ear wax can build up, compacting, becoming hard and blocking your ears.
Some symptoms include:
Earache
Loss of hearing
Itchy ears
Tinnitus – a ringing in the earphone
Infection
If you use a hearing device you might experience:
Damage to your hearing aid
Your hearing device emitting a whistling noise
Discomfort when wearing your hearing device
The need to clean it more often
Our Audiologist provides free consultations and advice about options.
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