Full ear assessment with high-definition otoscopy before microsuction - At The House Clinics, we provide professional earwax microsuction in Bristol following a full ear assessment. Our ear care practitioners use high-definition otoscopy to examine the ear canal and assess ear health before deciding whether microsuction is appropriate.
Microsuction uses gentle suction under direct visualisation to remove excess or impacted earwax without water irrigation. We provide earwax removal at our Redland and City House Clinics in Bristol. In order to soften the wax in your ear to make it easier to remove the wax, it is essential that you use earol or simple olive oil in your ears for 5 days before attending your appointment.
Your appointment includes a thorough ear health check using a high-definition otoscopy camera, allowing your practitioner to assess and monitor your outer and inner ear health with precision. We have direct support support from an ear, nose and throat (ENT) consultant, who can review our examination photographs and the case notes if appropriate. We also offer clinical guidance and, if necessary, referral support to your GP or Pharmacist.
Our microsuction Earwax Removal service offers a wide range of benefits for both ear health and overall wellbeing, including:
Excessive earwax and blocked ears are common conditions for adults and children, which causes a blocked sensation, muffled hearing, discomfort and sometimes pain.
At the House clinics in Bristol, our specialists team offers the gold standard in earwax extraction. We have a clinic in Redland and in the City Centre. We use a safe gentle, highly effective and video guided technique called micro suction offering a fast and pain-free solution without the use of water syringing.
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The House Clinics provides earwax microsuction and full ear assessments in Bristol.
Before earwax removal, our practitioners examine the ear using high-definition otoscopy to assess the ear canal and determine whether earwax is the likely cause of your symptoms and whether microsuction is appropriate.
Earwax microsuction is available at our Redland House Clinic and City House Clinic in Bristol. Appointments include an ear assessment before treatment, with clinical guidance or referral where further investigation is required.
Earwax microsuction is a professional method of removing excess or impacted earwax using a small suction device under direct visualisation. At The House Clinics in Bristol, your ear is first examined using high-definition otoscopy to assess the ear canal and determine whether microsuction is appropriate. The wax is then carefully removed using a small suction probe, without using water or ear syringing.
Microsuction is generally well tolerated and should not normally be painful, although some people may experience slight discomfort or sensitivity. Hard or compacted wax, a sensitive ear canal or existing ear problems can make the procedure less comfortable. Your practitioner will explain what is happening throughout the appointment and stop if necessary.
High-definition otoscopy is an examination of the ear canal and eardrum using an illuminated camera or otoscope that provides a magnified view of the ear. At The House Clinics, our ear care practitioners use a high-definition otoscopy camera to assess ear health before microsuction. Images or video can also help document findings and, where appropriate, support communication with another healthcare professional.
Yes, if your blocked ears or muffled hearing are caused by impacted earwax, removing the wax can improve hearing and relieve the sensation of blockage. Earwax build-up can cause temporary hearing loss, discomfort and a feeling of fullness or blockage. However, blocked ears and hearing changes can have other causes, so an ear assessment is important before assuming that wax is responsible.
Yes, earwax build-up can be associated with tinnitus, which may sound like ringing, buzzing or other noises in the ear. If tinnitus is being caused or worsened by impacted earwax, removing the blockage may help improve the symptom. However, tinnitus has many possible causes, so persistent tinnitus should not automatically be attributed to earwax and may require further assessment.
At The House Clinics Bristol, our earwax removal service is quick, gentle, and effective. Book online or by phone, and our team will ask a few questions to confirm the treatment is suitable. Before your visit, use earol or simple olive oil in your ears twice daily for five days to soften the wax.
Your 30-minute appointment includes an ear examination with a high-definition otoscopy camera, followed by gentle microsuction. Images or videos can be shared with your GP or specialist if needed. Most patients feel immediate relief; if further treatment is required, we’ll arrange a follow-up. If earwax isn’t the cause, we’ll explain your options and provide a GP referral letter.
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Struggling with blocked ears and muffled hearing discomfort, our ear technicians are here to help you. Microsuction is a safe choice for most people with problematic earwax build-up.
