Your definitive guide to cleaning your ears - and why you should

EARWAX is a natural substance that your body produces to keep your ear canal clean and moist. It is made up of dead skin cells, hair and oil.

It can be helpful to know what causes earwax buildup, as this knowledge may help you understand the best way to keep your ears clean.

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You may notice that your ears may feel more blocked when you have a cold or sinus blockage. Wearing hearing aids or earplugs in your ears also increase your risk for earwax buildup, as the earwax get pushed back into the canal.

As we age, our ear canals can shrink as the skin in your ears loses its elasticity. This interrupts the natural process of earwax moving out of your ears.

It is important not to use cotton buds as it pushes the wax back in. Dry skin in the ears can cause itchiness which is irritating.

Earwax micro-suction is a popular procedure at Ability Hearing and Balance. Our audiologist can easily clear blocked ears quickly and effective through a suction tube. At our clinic, we provide earwax removal and hearing tests under the one roof, making it super convenient for our clients. This means you don’t have to re-schedule your audiology appointments if your ears are blocked. Call 1300 327 776 to make a booking.