Microsuction Ear Wax Removal- Home Visit
Video Otoscopy and Microsuction. (Home visit)
Service Description
Location of the service: Patient's residence (this is a home visit service) If you have experienced decreased hearing or fullness in the ear with ringing noises then it is likely that you have a build-up of excess ear wax. Excessive ear wax can also cause earache, dizziness and cough caused by the wax pushing on your vagus nerve. If you need wax removal in south London including Dulwich, Sydenham Hill, Bromley, Sutton, Crystal Palace, Beckenham and Forest Hill area, we offer a home visit service. We specialise in wax removal, using the very latest microsuction techniques to gently remove the wax safely. What to expect from a microsuction ear wax cleaning session? We conduct a visual test of both your ears and discuss any disorder or referable condition (to your GP) that may be causing you discomfort. If there is no unusual condition then we will clean up the ear wax safely using the microsuction technique. A before and after video-otoscopy would ensure your confidence that the ear wax is removed and your ears are clean. What is the outcome of this service? - Examination of your ears to ensure they are in healthy condition - A referral letter to your GP/ENT should a referable condition is observed - A safe and professional microsuction ear wax removal by a highly qualified hearing professional Why choose HearingNow for your hearing care? - Professional and qualified hearing aids audiologists and clinicians - An ear wax removal procedure at the comfort of your home - Fair fees Covid-19 Update: This service is 100% compliant with COVID-19 hygiene and social distancing requirements.
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.