Custom earplugs (Crystal Palace)
Custom-made earplugs (Crystal Palace)
Service Description
You may need custom-made earplugs for reasons such as: - Sleeping in a noisy environment - Attending concerts, festivals or other venues with loud noise - Working in occupations which expose you to loud noise - You enjoy riding loud cars or motobikes - Need a pair of noise-cancellation earplugs for your flights - Swimming in the sea, or concerned with an ear infection What to expect from this appointment? A full examination of your ear canal and your eardrums, cleaning of your ears (microsuction) before taking the impressions (if needed), taking a pair of impressions from your ears, sending them to Phonak lab and shipping your custom-made earplugs to your address. What is the outcome of this service? - A pair of custom-made earplugs in acrylic or silicon Why choose HearingNow for your hearing care? - Professional and qualified hearing aid audiologists - The best technology for your custom earplugs
You consent that the earwax will be removed from your ears by suction through the tube. Your Aural Care Professional has undertaken training in wax removal and will use best practice procedures to minimise any risk of harm. However, even when performed with the utmost care, there are risks involved in wax removal. These risks include: ● damage to the skin of the ear canal or the eardrum during the procedure ● infection of the ear canal or other ear structures following the procedure ● temporary or permanent reduction in hearing ● temporary dizziness and (rarely) possible sickness or fainting ● triggering of new tinnitus or temporary aggravation of existing tinnitus ● temporary irritation to the throat, especially if already dry, tickly or sensitive Sometimes, depending on the amount and consistency of the wax and your comfort, it may not be possible to remove all of the wax in one visit. If this situation occurs, the Aural Care Professional will stop the procedure, and you will be advised to continue to use a wax softener for a few days; a follow-up appointment will be planned to have the remainder removed. If any referral conditions are observed, your Aural Care Professional would refer you to your GP. Most commonly, this is because: ● Evidence of a recent or previous infection has been discovered ● Evidence of recent or previous damage or disruption to the ear has been discovered ● The wax removal procedure has made you feel unwell ● The wax is too difficult to remove without discomfort ● A foreign object has been discovered in the ear By ticking this consent policy, you will accept that - You have read the information above and understand there are risks involved. You give your consent to allow the Aural Care Professional to remove wax from my ear using the safest and most appropriate method for the amount and consistency of wax discovered. - You understand that the removal may take more than one visit and that it may be necessary to refer you to a medical professional if any complications arise. - You agree to have the image of my ear recorded by a video otoscope before and after the procedure, and give your consent for those images to be stored digitally in my clinical notes.