Ear Syringing Nottingham

Yes - there is a quite a difference but both terms are generally assumed to mean the same thing and are commonly interchanged with most people interpreting them as one and the same. It's easy to see why as both use warm water to flush out blocked wax. The subtle difference comes down to what is used to inject to water into the ear canal. An ear syring is a typically a faily large metal syring. The water pressure is determined by the speed at which the syring plug is pushed down. As a result there can be a variation of water force. If someone applies too much pressure to the syring plunger this could result in ear canal damage leading to infections or worst case perforation of the ear drum. Ear irrigation simply does the same thing but the water pressure is controlled using a machine. This irrigation machine carefully controls the pressure of the water coming our of the irrigator tip meaning a much safer injection of water into the ear canal.

It can be and often is, however there is a greater risk of potential damage which is why this practise is no longer offered by the NHS. 

The much safer alternative is ear irrigation which uses the same pricinciple of using warm water to flush out the wax but water pressure is controlled by a machine. 

Attempting to remove ear wax using a DIY syring can be dangerous. 

No. Although if you have already seen a  GP and know for sure that the issue with your ear is a wax build-up then this will give you peace of mind when booking with us. If we identify that there is not a wax issue but an underlying ear problem unrelated to a wax blockage we will let you know and not perform any precedure.

This will depend on the position and nature of the wax build-up. If readily accessible, manual removal of ear wax is the safest method but often this option is not possible due to the position of the wax in the ear canal and the canal shape too. Microsuction is generally seen as the next safest option for wax removal from deeper into the ear canal.

Just see our reviews. We provide a competitively priced ear syringing service carried out by trained professionals. We always conduct an initial ear inspection before any treatment to ensure ear syringing is the most suitable option for you. If it isn't, then we have other ear wax removal techniques to use -  such as microsuction to ensure we are able to get the best results for you -  compared to other clinics, which may only offer one method of ear wax removal.

If we take the question to refer to ear irrigation then 'yes' as flying is not a contraindication to ear irrigation. However, is this is a holiday flight then you should be more concerned about keeping your ears dry for 4-5 days to minimise possible infection from dirt and micro-organisms found in water , esoecially the sea. Where practicable you should use ear plugs until your ear has priduced more wax which provide a protective barrier around your ear canal. 

There are no age restrictions to ear wax removal using warm water irrigation. However, for anyone under 18 written parental or guardian consent will be required. Following consultation and examination of the ears the clinition will decide whether or not ear wax removal ising irrigation should be carried out.

Due to the nature of the procedure we only allow one other person to accompany the patient in the clinic if their consent is given.

Yes - If you have been advised to have your ear wax removed we recommend applying an olive oil spray to the affected ear or ears. This is available from most pharmacies to loosen the ear wax and should be applied for at least 2 days before your appointment,  ideally 3-5 days, twice a day. This will minimise the need for a second appointment.

We DO NOT recommend the use of sodium bicarbonate ear drops.