03/07/2026
âď¸Travelling Soon? Why an Ear Check Should Be on Your Holiday Checklist.
âWhen packing for a holiday, we focus on passports and sunscreenâbut we often forget our ears. If you are heading to the airport or planning a week of swimming, having a build-up of earwax can quickly ruin your trip.
âThe Aeroplane Pressure Problem: As an aeroplane climbs or descends, cabin pressure changes rapidly. If your ear canal is blocked with hard wax, air gets trapped inside. This prevents your ears from equalising, causing severe pain, muffled hearing, and a frustrating ringing sensation during your flight.
âThe "Swimmerâs Ear" Trap: Earwax acts like a sponge. When you swim, any build-up absorbs water and expands, trapping moisture deep inside your ear. This creates a damp environment that can easily trigger a painful outer ear infection, requiring medical treatment while you are away.
ââ ď¸ A Quick Warning: Never use cotton buds to clear your ears before you travel. They simply shove the wax deeper, packing it tightly against your eardrum and making the pressure changes much harder to cope with.
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The Fix
âBook a professional ear check 2 /3 weeks before you fly. Modern methods like microsuction are quick, gentle, and completely painless. Clearing out excess wax ensures you fly in comfort, swim without worry, and enjoy every sound of your holiday!
Book an appt at www.letshearit.co.uk
Or call me on 07734227745
Based in Toddington. Home visits also available.
Pip
Letâs Hear It Ear Care Clinic, Toddington, Bedfordshire Donât let hearing loss silence your world! At Letâs Hear It Ear Care Clinic, we are dedicated to supporting all your ear care and audiology needs. Our Expertise Letâs Hear It is led by Pip John, a senior audiologist with over 25 years o...