Natural wax buildup in our ears can be very uncomfortable and can lead to balance issues and hearing loss. Common symptoms of waxy or blocked ears include discomfort, pain, the feeling of pressure or fullness in the ears, ringing, and a sense that noises are distant or muffled.

Earwax removal becomes even more important as we age, as the skin in our ear canals becomes flakier and dehydrated. We recommend booking regular professional ear cleaning if you work in dusty or humid environments or wear earbuds that push wax deeper into your ear canal. The best method for deep earwax removal is microsuction, performed by a qualified audiologist in Launceston, Hobart, or our other clinic locations.

Ability Hearing and Balance in Launceston uses the most effective ear wax removal technique: earwax microsuction. Our professional ear cleaning process includes video otoscopy, microsuction, and curettage. We will also perform a hearing test after your ear cleaning to ensure your hearing loss has been resolved. Book your earwax removal appointment in Launceston to unblock and clean your ears.

Earwax (or cerumen) has a waxy texture but is not actually made of wax. It is a combination of dead skin, sebum, dirt, sweat, and other tiny debris caught in the ear canal. Its job is to trap anything foreign and stop it from reaching and potentially damaging the delicate structures of the inner ear, like the eardrum.

People’s earwax can vary in texture, amount, and consistency—from sticky and moist to flaky and dry. Your earwax is determined by a number of factors, like genetics and your environment.

Earwax will slowly migrate out of your ears as a natural cleaning process. Anything that disrupts this process, like water from swimming, hearing aids, and ear infections, can lead to excessive earwax buildup and blocked ears. Talk to our Launceston audiologist for advice on how you can mitigate earwax blockages.