Ear wax

Ear wax is important to protect our ears from dirt and dust, preventing infections, and moisturising the skin of the ear canal. But when ear wax builds up, it can cause problems.

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There are things you can do to try to prevent ear wax build-up, including:

• The use of occasional (once or twice a month) olive oil drops or spray to encourage your ears to self-clean

• Always using ear protection to protect your ears from both noise and cold water

• Never inserting anything like cotton buds into your ears, not only does this encourage wax production, this also puts you at risk of wax impaction and trauma.

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There are a range of signs to watch out for which could indicate you have an ear or hearing problem.

• Loss of hearing

• Earache

• Discomfort

• Discharge

• Ears feeling full

• Ringing

• Itching

• Loss of balance

• Dizziness

• Coughing

These can all be signs that a change has occurred in your ears and you should get them checked.

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Book an appointment with North West Ear Care now. We are Wigan's mobile ear wax removal specialists.