Regular ear cleaning is an essential part of personal hygiene that often gets overlooked. Earwax buildup is a common problem and may cause several hearing problems, such as itching, hearing loss, ear ringing, and ear infections.
At-home earwax removal methods, such as using Q-tips, are not safe and effective and may cause health complications in the ear. Therefore, getting professional help is an easy way to clean the ear.
Level One Urgent Care offers professional ear cleaning services. Our team uses state-of-the-art technology to perform ear lavage, a simple, safe, painless, and quick procedure that offers immediate relief.
Earwax, or cerumen, is produced by cells lining the ear canal and gets cleared naturally. It safeguards the ear by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria.
Earwax buildup occurs when earwax accumulates and hardens, causing a blockage in the ear canal. This can be caused by several factors, such as excessive earwax production, narrow or oddly shaped ear canals, using cotton swabs or other objects to clean the ears, excessive hair in the ear canal, or wearing hearing aids or earplugs.
Symptoms of earwax blockage include:
At Level One Urgent Care, we use an ear irrigation system to clean ears. This safe and proven approach uses a state-of-the-art device to rinse the ear canal. It combines all current methods of ear cleaning in one safe system.
We diagnose earwax buildup using an otoscope. This tool has a light at one end and a magnifying lens at the other end to better see inside the ear.
We use an ear irrigation system to wash away the wax. The device has a small nozzle attached to the irrigation machine. This nozzle directs a gentle stream of water into the ear canal.
During the procedure, we carefully insert the nozzle into your ear canal and then start the irrigation machine. The machine pumps a controlled amount of warm water into your ear canal, helping to soften and dislodge the earwax.
Our team can help ease any discomfort you may feel. The whole process can be completed in as little as 5 minutes and is completely pain-free. We offer walk-in appointments for ear cleaning. You do not need a referral for an ENT specialist.
At Level One Urgent Care, our priority is patient safety and satisfaction. Our team can answer all your questions and concerns and help if you have any signs of discomfort during the procedure.
Professional ear cleaning offers a safe, effective, and simple approach to maintaining ear health and preventing complications associated with earwax buildup.
At Level One Urgent Care, we perform thorough ear examinations and perform ear cleaning procedures while ensuring safety, comfort, and guidance for our patients.
To schedule a consultation with our skilled practitioners, call us at 281-947-6160 or request an appointment online. Alternatively, simply walk into our clinic in Iowa Colony, TX.
