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Earwax Removal In Singapore

It is vital to understand your symptoms and seek medical treatment as soon as possible, as early diagnosis and management can reduce the complications of impacted earwax.

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Common Symptoms of Impacted Earwax

  • Partial hearing loss
  • Ear pain
  • Sense of ear fullness
  • Itching in the ear
  • Dizziness
  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Discharge or odour coming from the ear
  • Cough
OVERVIEW

What Is Impacted Earwax?

Impacted earwax is a buildup of earwax which accumulates in the ear and becomes too hard to wash away naturally. Earwax is an oily, yellowish substance that lines the insides of the ear canals and helps to clean and protect the ear from dust and foreign particles.

Typically, the ear canal is self-cleaning and naturally removes earwax. However, sometimes this self-cleaning mechanism may be disrupted, leading to a buildup of earwax. This leads to complications such as obstruction of the ear canal, impaired hearing and pain.

Complications of Impacted Earwax

  • Ear infection
  • Permanent hearing loss
  • Severe ear pain

Common Causes of Impacted Earwax

  • Structural deformities of the ear and ear canals
  • Bone blockage
  • Objects placed in the ear, such as cotton swabs and bobby pins
  • Narrowed ear canal due to hereditary causes, chronic inflammation or injury
  • Autoimmune diseases
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Certain ENT procedures are claimable under Medisave, and the exact amount would depend on the procedure. For more information, please speak to our friendly clinic staff about using your insurance plan, Integrated Shield Plan, or Medisave.

Diagnosis of Impacted Earwax

Your doctor can use a special lighted instrument with a magnifier called an otoscope to examine your ear canal to determine whether you have earwax blockage. A physical examination may also be performed to identify impacted earwax symptoms such as ear pain and ringing in the ears.

Upon receiving a diagnosis, we will guide you through the several treatment options we offer and propose a treatment plan specific to your condition.
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Treatment Options for Earwax Removal In Singapore

Generally, earwax does not need to be cleaned manually as the ear naturally removes them. However, if too much earwax builds up and starts to cause symptoms and discomfort, professional earwax removal services in Singapore may be necessary to remove them.

Some of the treatment options may include:

  • Softening earwax using over-the-counter drops and products containing mineral oil, hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide
  • Ear irrigation
  • Manual removal using special tools

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