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.