Don’t Try This At Home

Don’t Try This At Home

Some people with earwax blockages are tempted to use DIY earwax removal methods to relieve symptoms but these are often ineffective, and in some cases, potentially unsafe. All ears are different, ear canals vary in length and are curved in shape with two bends between...
When Should Earwax Be Removed?

When Should Earwax Be Removed?

Wax is part of the ears natural cleaning mechanism; it helps to moisturise the skin and protect against bacteria and germs. In a normal healthy ear, chewing motions and jaw movement help to gradually move wax to the entrance of the ear canal without the need for any...
Look After Your Ears This Spring

Look After Your Ears This Spring

Hay fever is thought to affect one in four people in the UK. It tends to be more prevalent in the spring and summer months due to higher levels of pollen from trees and grass being present in the air. When people with hay fever are exposed to pollen, it triggers the...
When Should Earwax Be Removed?

When Should Earwax Be Removed?

Wax is part of the ears natural cleaning mechanism, it helps to moisturise the skin and protect against bacteria and germs. Healthy ear wax gradually comes away without the need for any treatment, however interfering with this process can cause a blockage and risk...