Extraction by flushing of the earwax plug from the external auditory canal (one ear)

Removal of earwax blockage from the external auditory canal by irrigation is a medical procedure aimed at eliminating accumulated earwax from the external auditory canal using a special solution and controlled irrigation.

An earwax blockage may cause a sensation of ear fullness, hearing loss, tinnitus, discomfort, autophony, and other symptoms. The procedure is performed by a physician after a preliminary examination and assessment of the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane.

Earwax irrigation is performed during the medical consultation and is not provided as a separate standalone service without medical evaluation.

Indications

The procedure may be recommended in cases of:

• sensation of ear blockage;
• hearing reduction associated with earwax buildup;
• tinnitus or ear discomfort;
• sensation of pressure in the external auditory canal;
• autophony (increased perception of one’s own voice);
• confirmed earwax blockage during medical examination;
• need for visualization of the tympanic membrane before further evaluation.

Procedure

Before the procedure, the physician examines the external auditory canal and the tympanic membrane.

Earwax removal is performed through careful irrigation of the external auditory canal using a sterile solution at a comfortable temperature and specialized medical instruments.

After the procedure, the physician reassesses the condition of the auditory canal and tympanic membrane.

Contraindications

• acute inflammatory ear conditions;
• external or middle ear infection;
• perforation of the tympanic membrane;
• presence of ear discharge;
• severe ear pain of unclear origin;
• recent ear surgery;
• suspected tympanic membrane injury;
• individual conditions requiring alternative methods of earwax removal.

The decision regarding the possibility of performing the procedure is made by the physician after consultation and examination.

Recovery / restrictions

After the procedure, the patient can usually return immediately to normal daily activities.

For several hours after the procedure, it is recommended to:

• avoid water entering the ear;
• avoid using cotton swabs or other objects to clean the auditory canal;
• follow the physician’s recommendations in cases of increased auditory canal sensitivity.

If pain, discharge, significant discomfort, or worsening hearing occurs after the procedure, medical consultation is required.

Advantages

• rapid relief of ear blockage sensation;
• improvement of hearing perception;
• procedure performed under physician supervision;
• non-invasive and minimally traumatic method of earwax removal;
• possibility to assess the condition of the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane after cleaning.