Professional Earwax Removal for Ventura, CA
Have voices started to sound far away or muffled? Do you feel a fullness or stuffiness in your ears, but you don’t have a cold? These symptoms can be the result of built-up or impacted earwax.
Earwax extraction is a critical step in resolving these issues. In addition to temporary or sudden hearing loss, as well as a feeling of fullness or stuffiness in your ears, impacted earwax can cause dizziness, headaches, balance issues, infections, ringing in the ears, and/or ear pressure and pain when left untreated.
In addition to temporary or sudden hearing loss as well as a feeling of fullness or stuffiness in your ears, impacted earwax can cause dizziness, headaches, balance issues, infections, ringing in the ears, and/or ear pressure and pain when left untreated.
If you’re looking for relief, your first question could be, “Is there a place to get professional earwax removal near me?”
Nelson Audiology, Inc. has you covered with earwax removal services in both our Ventura, CA, and Ojai, CA, locations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Earwax
What are some of the symptoms of built-up or impacted earwax?
Common built-up or impacted earwax symptoms include:
- Stuffiness in the ears
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Muffled hearing
- Decreased performance of hearing aids
- Earaches
- Headaches
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Balance issues
- Itchiness or irritation in the ear canal
What is earwax?
Earwax is nature’s way of keeping your ears healthy by lubricating the ear canal and working as a cleaning system that eliminates dirt and debris, fungus, bacteria, and other foreign substances. The sticky, wax-like oil known as cerumen usually works its way to the outer ear as you talk and/or chew, and then falls out on its own or can easily be wiped away.
What causes earwax buildup and impacted earwax?
The causes of earwax buildup include narrow ear canals, a loss of elasticity from aging, living/working in dusty environments, and hearing aid use. However, the most common cause of impacted earwax is the use of cotton swabs in an attempt to clean out earwax by yourself.
Is there a safe way to remove earwax at home?
If you’re unable to get to an earwax removal specialist right away but need some instant relief from impacted earwax, you can use a softening agent like mineral oil or olive oil and follow these steps:
- Place two-three drops of oil in one ear.
- Lie sideways for approximately five minutes to allow the oil to “sit and soak.”
- Wipe any excess oil from the outside of your ear with a soft cloth.
- Repeat on your other ear.
- You can continue this treatment for up to four days.
This process will help soften the wax so that it works its way out of your ears naturally.
Do ear candles work for removing earwax?
No. Testing of this method of earwax removal has proven that it is neither safe nor effective at removing earwax. In addition, this technique increases your risk of damaging your ears.
Why should I consult an earwax removal professional?
Using cotton swabs or some other instrument (we shudder to think of what that might be) is more likely to make the blockage worse or cause damage to the ear canal or eardrum. Using mineral oil, olive oil, or over-the-counter products to soften and loosen earwax for removal on occasion is okay, but an ongoing issue with impacted earwax could be an indication of a more serious issue that requires the attention of an audiologist.
Schedule an Earwax Removal Appointment
Impacted earwax can lead to earaches, muffled hearing, tinnitus, or other symptoms that interrupt daily life. If you need relief from impacted earwax or want to gain control over excessive earwax production, our earwax removal specialists at Nelson Audiology, Inc. have the expertise, experience, and equipment to provide you with safe and effective solutions.
Contact us by submitting the adjacent form and a member of our team will call you back to help set up an appointment for safe and effective earwax removal by one of our professionals.
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