Ear syringing reservations?

Question

I have partial deafness because of earwax and the doctor wants the nurse to syringe my ears.

When I was young the doctor told my mother that my ear canal was narrower than average and I am worried about complications such as ear perforation if I go ahead and have it done. I have been using sodium bicarbonate ear drops for about 3 days but my hearing has got worse.

The doctor says I should use them right up to the day I have my ear's syringed.

If I postpone the procedure until a later date but continue to use the drops, would this be acceptable ?

Answer 1

My ear canal is narrow. I have had my ears syringed numerous times with no problems.

I'm now 51 and have good hearing..........after wax removal!

Answer 2

yes you can phone and change the appointment.. i used ear drops for 10 days before getting my ears syringed

Answer 3

I used almond oil for five days and then had my ears syringed. Apparently, the longer that you are able to soften the wax, the better. I was totally bricking it as I had no idea what to expect. There is around thirty seconds of noise followed by the most amazing feeling that you can hear again!! I didn't realise how bad my hearing had become until I had my ears syringed.  It's like a new life, I would highly recommend it, wish I had done it years ago!!!! Don't leave it too long, a week is sufficient to soften the wax, any longer and you will end up with your ears blocked with all the stuff you are putting into them.

Answer 4

Your best bet is to get Cerumol ear drops(I believe they contain a little turps!) and use them every night for a week.

This will soften the wax and in some cases it will disappear altogether (via eustachian tubes)

It is always a good idea to put some petroleum jelly(vaseline)in the palm of your hand and roll a small piece of cotton-wool in it to make a proofed ear-plug thus preventing the absorbtion of the oil into the cotton-wool,and providing maximum benefit.

It always worked on my patients!