What to expect during ear wax cleaning

Most people think of visiting an ENT DOCTOR when they experience some form of ear blockage.
Usual causes of ear blockage is ear wax, fungal infection or otomycosis and ear discharge from an infection.
So what can one expect during a visit to the ENT SPECIALIST for a planned ear wax clearance.

In earlier days , ear wax was removed by blunt methods using ear scoop or by using syringing. The process of syringing involves pushing water in a controlled way to expel out the impacted wax. This is still used at times to do it in small children .
However these days suction vacuum clearance is being used to easily suck out the wax . This is a painless, non messy technique and removes wax in minutes.
Unless the wax is too hard, with this technique any wax can be removed within minutes.
No anaesthesia is usually required and it is a simple OPD procedure .
It is recommended to instill some wax solvent drops 1- 2 days prior to your visit to the doctor.
It is recommended to visit an ENT DOCTOR at least every 6 months for a checkup.