Paediatric ear wax removal

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mi Ears Audiology are specialists in Children's ear wax removal in Aldershot and our Children's clinic is run by an experienced Specialist Paediatric Audiologist and is assisted by another Audiologist.

Our dedicated Audiology clinic room offers ear cleaning in Aldershot with high end professional ENT equipment.

Unlike some ear wax removal providers our dedicated Aldershot clinic room is based on an ENT profession set-up.  Most other wax cleaning practitioners use non-specialist rooms, such as opticians, and head worn magnifying goggles which don't offer the same degree and depth of view of the ear canal as a clinical Microscope.

For children's ear wax removal we always have two Audiologists available during the appointment. This means the whole process is less stressful for the child and parents but also means that everything is done safely and efficiently.

Types of children's ear wax removal in Aldershot

As we are qualified ear cleaning experts and at times we will employ various methods to remove troublesome ear wax.

Microsuction

We use Microsuction with all patients who required children's ear wax cleaning in Aldershot. Microsuction removes ear wax using a small tube connected to a medical suction device which gently removes the ear wax from the ear canal. Depending on the wax, it either goes up the tube or comes out in larger lumps.

During the whole process the Audiologist examines your child's ear canal using an ENT Microscope which offers the best and safest way to remove ear wax.

Irrigation

We also use the irrigation method along side Microsuction to remove sticky wet wax from the ear. 

Irrigation involves gently flushing the ear with water for a few seconds. Because we often use this in conjunction with Microsuction, there is less need to do this for longer periods so reduces the risk and discomfort usually experienced.

Manual tools

For very hard or impacted wax we are trained to use manual tools such as Jobson Horne probes or ear hooks.  These are used in conjunction with Microsuction to loosen wax from the ear canal wall so that it can be removed easily using Microsuction.

We allow up to 45 to 60 minutes for children's ear wax removal so you are not rushed and 

Ear Wax Removal in Aldershot is £85 per appointment for both ears and includes:

• Medical History & Consent form
• Video Otoscopy -  so you can see inside your child's ears
• Wax Removal - we use either Microsuction, Irrigation or Manual tools

In the majority of cases we can remove wax in one appointment. Occasionally a second follow up appointment may be required if the wax is very deep in the ear canal or impacted.  This sometimes can happen with certain types of ear drops or home remedies.  

There may be a charge of £35 for this follow up appointment.