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Q&A: Addressing Common Concerns About Ear Syringing

Visiting an earwax removal clinic is the safest way to deal with ear wax buildup. In most cases, ear wax will naturally fall out of the ear by itself. But sometimes it can build up and harden in the ear canal.

Q&A: Addressing Common Concerns About Ear Syringing

Visiting an earwax removal clinic is the safest way to deal with ear wax buildup. In most cases, ear wax will naturally fall out of the ear by itself. But sometimes it can build up and harden in the ear canal. This causes a blockage that can affect hearing temporarily and also causes dizziness, earaches, tinnitus, and ear infections.

Ear syringing is an effective and safe method for removing earwax. The Miles Pharmacy earwax removal clinic offers convenient private ear syringing services at the time, date, and location that works best for you. You can schedule an appointment in South London for the earwax removal clinic in Epsom, Sutton, or Stoneleigh online.

Below Are Some Commonly Asked Questions About Our Private Ear Syringing Services

Question #1: What is ear syringing?

Answer: A medical professional will use a syringe to gently flush saline or warm water into the ear canal, and the wax is then flushed out.

Question #2: Can you hear better after ear syringing?

Answer: If your hearing loss is partial and caused by wax blockage, ear syringing can clear your ears so you can hear better.

Question #3: What should I do prior to my ear syringing appointment?

Answer: Ear wax must be softened with ear drops prior to the ear syringing procedure. Use ear drops for 3-7 days prior to your appointment.

Question #4: What are the risks of ear syringing?

Answer: If not performed properly, ear syringing can:

· Push earwax deeper into the ear canal.

· Damage the eardrum.

· Cause hearing problems.

· Give you vertigo.

· Cause an ear infection.

Question #5: Who should not use ear syringing?

Answer: Ear syringing should not be used on people who have a perforated eardrum or grommet, mastoid cavity, cleft palate, foreign object inside the ear canal, or have had an outer or middle-ear infection in the last 6 weeks. And, if you’ve had ear surgery within the last 18 months, you should not use this method of ear wax removal.

Private Ear Syringing Services at Miles Pharmacy Earwax Removal Clinic

If you’re hearing is a bit muffled or your showing other symptoms of having an ear wax blockage such as vertigo, tinnitus, or earaches – you may need to have professional earwax removal from a professional Earwax Removal Clinic. At Miles Pharmacy Earwax Removal Clinic, we offer ear syringing to safely remove excess ear wax. Book an appointment today at our Earwax Removal Clinic in Sutton or Stoneleigh.

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Samit Patel, pharmacist at Miles Pharmacy in Epsom

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Samit Patel

Superintendent Pharmacist and Director

GPhC 2076789

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  • Last reviewed 21 October 2026

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