Removal of Impacted Cerumen
Care Before the Procedure
- Inform the doctor about ear pain, discharge, or past surgery.
- Use wax-softening drops if prescribed beforehand.
- Avoid inserting objects into the ear canal.
- Report dizziness or sudden hearing changes.
Care During the Procedure
- Sit comfortably while your ear is examined.
- Wax is removed using suction, irrigation, or instruments.
- Mild pressure or sound sensation may be felt.
- Inform the clinician immediately if pain or dizziness occurs.
Care After the Procedure
- Keep ears dry for 24 hours if advised.
- Avoid inserting cotton buds or sharp objects.
- Hearing usually improves immediately.
- Follow-up if symptoms persist or recur.
Eligibility
- Patients with hearing loss due to earwax blockage.
- Individuals with ear pain, fullness, or ringing.
- Recurrent ear infections caused by wax buildup.
- Patients needing ear examination or hearing tests.
- Inform the doctor about ear pain, discharge, or past surgery.
- Use wax-softening drops if prescribed beforehand.
- Avoid inserting objects into the ear canal.
- Report dizziness or sudden hearing changes.
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ENT
Our ENT Department delivers specialist care from routine ear, nose, and throat conditions to complex skull-base and head-and-neck surgery. Our multidisciplinary team of otolaryngologists, audiologists and allied specialists provides advanced endoscopic and microscopic procedures, cochlear implantation and full audiology services, supported by dedicated theatres and modern diagnostics. We use minimally invasive techniques (coblation, balloon sinuplasty, image-guided endoscopy, PRP) and run specialist clinics for sinus & skull-base surgery, snoring & sleep apnea, pediatric ENT and head-and-neck oncology. Care is coordinated with reconstructive and oncology teams to ensure precise, safe and patient-centred outcomes.
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