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Ear Wax Removal · Ubi, Singapore

Ear Wax Removal (Ear Syringing) in Singapore

Ear wax protects the ear canal and usually clears on its own. When it builds up and hardens it can block the canal, and that is when people notice muffled hearing, a full feeling in the ear, ringing, or an itch that will not settle. At Accord Medical Clinic in Ubi the doctor examines the ear first, because a blocked ear is not always wax and syringing does not suit every ear.

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In short

Accord Medical Clinic provides ear wax removal by ear syringing at its clinic at Blk 325 Ubi Avenue 1, Singapore 400325. The doctor examines the ear canal and eardrum before anything is done, explains what can be seen, and clears impacted wax by gentle irrigation where it is suitable. Where the cause is not wax, or syringing is not advisable, the doctor explains the alternative. Suitability is decided at consultation.

Ear irrigation set laid out on a tray in the clinic treatment room

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Ear syringing at the clinic

Ear syringing for impacted earwax

Ear syringing, also called ear irrigation, uses a gentle stream of warm water to wash softened wax out of the ear canal. It is one of the procedures carried out at the clinic for patients whose ear canal is blocked by wax.

The ear is examined before any irrigation, because syringing is not suitable for every ear. It is avoided where the eardrum is perforated, after recent ear surgery, where there is an active ear infection, and where the cause of the blockage is not wax. In those situations the doctor explains what the alternative is.

Most people find syringing quick and not painful. You may feel the water move in the canal and a sense of fullness while it is being done. The doctor stops if there is discomfort.

Hard wax may need softening drops first, and a very impacted ear can take more than one visit to clear.

Ear wax removal is carried out by Dr Joseph Wang, who performs the clinic's minor procedures and gained experience in acute presentations and minor procedures during his time in the Emergency Department at the National University Hospital from 2007 to 2008.

This page is general information about ear wax removal at the clinic. It is not a substitute for an examination, and suitability for syringing is decided by the doctor at your visit.

What happens at your appointment

  1. 01

    The doctor examines your ear and asks what you have noticed, and for how long.

  2. 02

    You are told what can be seen — wax, an infection, or something else — and whether syringing is suitable.

  3. 03

    If the wax needs softening first, you may be asked to use ear drops for a few days and return.

  4. 04

    Where syringing is suitable, the doctor irrigates the ear canal with warm water to clear the wax.

  5. 05

    Afterwards the ear is checked again and you are told what to expect over the next day or two.

  6. 06

    If the problem is not wax, or needs specialist care, the doctor explains why and arranges referral.

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Questions about ear wax removal at the clinic

How do I know whether my blocked ear is ear wax?

You cannot tell for certain without looking. Muffled hearing, a full feeling and ringing are commonly caused by wax, but an infection, a perforated eardrum or a problem with the Eustachian tube can produce similar symptoms. The doctor examines the ear canal and eardrum first and tells you what can be seen.

Is ear syringing painful?

Most people find it quick and not painful. You may feel the water move in the canal and a sense of fullness while it is being done. The doctor stops if it becomes uncomfortable.

Can I have my ear syringed without being examined first?

No. The ear is examined before any irrigation, because syringing is not suitable for every ear. The doctor confirms what is causing the blockage and whether syringing is the right way to clear it.

Should I use ear drops before coming in?

Softening drops often make wax easier to remove, but it depends on what the doctor finds. Do not put anything into the ear if it is painful, discharging or you have had a perforated eardrum, and mention any drops you have already used at your visit.

When is ear syringing avoided?

It is avoided where the eardrum is perforated, after recent ear surgery, where there is an active ear infection, and where the blockage is not caused by wax. In those cases the doctor explains what the alternative is, which may include treatment in clinic or referral to a specialist.

How much does ear wax removal cost?

The clinic’s charges for ear syringing are set out on our price list, and you will be told the charge before any treatment is carried out. If the ear needs something other than syringing, the doctor explains that first.

Do I need a referral to be seen for ear wax removal?

No referral is needed and you can book directly with the clinic. If your ear turns out to need specialist care, the doctor explains why and arranges the referral.

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