Impacted cerumen refers to a build-up of earwax (cerumen) in the ear canal that becomes hardened or stuck, potentially causing symptoms and blocking the ear. Earwax is normally protective—it traps dust and debris, has antibacterial properties, and helps clean the ear. But when it accumulates excessively or becomes impacted, it can cause issues.
Wax Removal using Micro-suction Procedure
The practitioner uses an Otoscope (a 12mm converged binocular optical system) to see inside the ear canal. Using the micro-suction apparatus, the wax is gently suctioned out of the ear canal until clear.
Benefits of Micro-suction:
I am a substantive Consultant Rhinologist, Facial Plastic and ENT Surgeon. I am the clinical lead for community ENT for The Royal National ENT (UCLH) and enjoy supporting colleagues in primary care.
Community-based ENT clinics offering diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of non-urgent ear, nose and throat conditions.
Assessment and treatment of hearing loss, balance issues, and other auditory conditions for patients of all ages.
