Dr. Alifoe, a well-respected GP operating an ear specialist clinic in Milton Keynes, offers advice to local residents on how to maintain good ear health.
GP Specialist in ENT Dr Hopeson Alifoe has 15+ years’ experience running Community ENT Services in Milton Keynes commissioned by MKCCG. When local surgeries stopped offering specialist aural services, including ear syringing, Dr. Alifoe opened his own practice to help patients.
The Clear Ear Doctor offer a wide range of patient services including earwax removal, external canal ear infection and discharging ear(s). They use modern techniques that are less risky than syringing (Micro suction is considered, by experts, to be the gold standard treatment for earwax problems).
What is earwax?
Earwax is produced naturally by tiny glands in the ear canal, and normally forms a thin film as part of the ear’s natural cleaning system. Ear wax is important for keeping our ears healthy and clean, protecting against infection.
Earwax Build-up
Earwax usually falls out on its own. However, if it does not and blocks your ear, Dr Alifoe suggests putting 2 to 3 drops of olive oil in your ear twice a day for a few days. A ready made olive oil spray Earol can be effective. *Do not use drops if you have a hole in your eardrum (a perforated eardrum). Dr Alifoe invites you to contact his team on the details at the bottom of this page for a further discussion.
The Clear Ear Dr also suggest that some people find the use of Otex (hydrogen peroxide based) or Earex (sodium bicarbonate solution) can help. Always read the label. The earwax should fall out on its own or dissolve after about a few weeks especially at night when you are lying down.
There is no evidence that ear candles or ear vacuums get rid of earwax.
Seek help if your ear has not cleared after a few days. If your ear is badly blocked and you cannot hear anything (you can get an infection if it is not cleared)
Preventing Earwax Build-up
You cannot prevent earwax. It is there to protect your ears from dirt and germs but you can keep using ear drops to soften the wax. This will help it fall out on its own and should prevent blocked ears.
Causes of Excessive Ear Wax
You might have earwax build-up because:
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You just have more wax in your ears – some people do naturally
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You have hairy or narrow canals (the tubes that link the eardrum and outer ear)
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Of your age – wax gets harder and more difficult to fall out
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Of hearing aids, earplugs and other things you put in your ear – these can push the wax further in
If you’ve been experiencing problems with your ears, you can find helpful tips and guidance from Dr. Alifoe on his website, including how using olive oil can soften ear wax and prevent build up. More information can be found here.
Contact The Clear Ear Doctor MK
Book online: https://www.thecleareardrmk.com/book-online
Call: 07340985569
Email: thecleareardrmk@gmail.com
Address: Treatment Rooms @ Hilltops Medical Centre, Kensington Dr, Great Holm, Milton Keynes MK8 9HN
