Ear Irrigation

Earwax usually falls out on its own. If it doesn't and blocks your ear, put 2 to 3 drops of olive or almond oil in your ear twice a day.

Over 2 weeks lumps of earwax should fall out of your ear, especially at night when you're lying down. Source: NHS Choices

If self care treatment does not help patients may feel that they need their ears irrigated. 

Pharmacists can advise on the best course of treatment or management of ear wax build up and it is recommended that you visit them first.

Below is further information what treatments and management is right for you.

Ear Wax: Prevention and Treatments NHS: Ear wax build up

Bridge View Medical offer a very limited Ear Irrigation Service. This is a criteria based service.

Patients wishing to access these appointments will need to be assessed by a clinician prior to being offered an appointment.

We will only be able to offer you an appointment within BVM if you meet the below criteria:

  • If requested by BVM clinician or audiologist AND
  • Patients aged 65 years and over OR
  • Patients who have autism or a learning disability

Clinical Assessment is necessary in all cases

 

Other providers of Ear wax removal in the local area include:

Specsavers Bedminster Emerson's Green Clifton Audiology Independent General Practice at the Spire Keynsham Hearing Centre Boots Hearing Care