This article will help you learn about earwax suction and how to prepare for it.
What Is the Earwax Suction Procedure?
Earwax suction is a quick and painless medical procedure that involves using a small, harmless tool to suction out the wax accumulated inside the ear.
When Is Earwax Suction Performed?
This procedure is performed by a doctor when the patient complains of one of the symptoms of earwax blockage, which include:
- Pain or a feeling of fullness in the ear.
- Tinnitus.
- Dizziness.
- Hearing loss.
- Itching in the ear.
- Ear odor.
- Discharge from the ear.
How Do You Prepare for Earwax Suction?
The doctor may advise the patient to use earwax-softening drops for one to two weeks before the earwax suction appointment.
