29/08/2026
Have you ever heard the phrase "don't put anything in your ear smaller than your elbow"? As funny as it sounds, this saying has been passed down through generations and its meaning and purpose is as valid today as it was when it was first stated.
There really is no subtle way of saying this but STOP trying to clean your ears! Ear wax is a natural substance produced to protect our ears from infection, dust, debris and insects. Having wax in your ears does not mean that you are dirty! Every intervention we use to clean our ears interrupts our body's natural ability to extricate the wax itself, leading to wax build up and impaction. Admittedly, this is not the case for everyone suffering with ear wax problems, as approximately 5-8% of the population struggle with wax through no fault of their own, but for many others wax impaction is avoidable
Just remember, the next time you reach for a cotton bud, wiggle your finger in your ear or accidentally use your pen lid to give your ear a little scratch, you could end up pushing ear wax further down your ear canal, and worse still, you could cause yourself an injury.
If anyone is concerned that they may have a build up of wax, please seek professional help. Exclusively Ears provides a first class ear wax removal service at Petersfield Community Hospital, Gosport War Memorial Hospital and to clients in their own homes around Fareham and surrounding areas within a 5 mile radius.
If you are interested in having your ears checked, please contact Leanne for more information - 07306 884021 or email [email protected].
