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Having blocked ears is a horrible feeling and it can affect your hearing. Sometimes having blocked ears can even cause pain. It\u2019s important to establish the cause of your blocked ears so you can get the right treatment.<\/h3>\n

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Painful Blocked Ears<\/h4>\n

The first thing to consider if you are experiencing pain is that you may have an ear infection. Ear infections are very common and can be triggered by a range of different things. This includes sinus infections, excess mucus and even allergies. Ear infections usually go away within a week or 2 but could need antibiotics from your GP to clear up. If the infection is in your inner ear, it may last longer than a few weeks. It\u2019s important to get checked out by your GP if you believe you have an ear infection. In very rare cases, more serious inner ear infections can be followed by a ruptured ear drum, hearing loss or even meningitis.<\/p>\n

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You may need antibiotics to help clear up an ear infection.<\/p><\/div>\n

Non-Painful Blocked Ears<\/h4>\n

If you have a blocked up feeling in your ears but aren\u2019t experiencing any pain, it\u2019s likely you have a build-up of excess earwax. Earwax is usually a good thing as it protects our ears from dirt and bacteria. It ensures that these things don\u2019t make their way through to the ear canal where they could damage the eardrum.<\/p>\n

Some people produce too much earwax. This isn\u2019t a problem as it can be easily removed. Excess earwax can cause people to experience symptoms similar to an infection, tinnitus, vertigo or a cough. It can also affect your hearing. If a build-up of earwax is left for too long, it could end up causing a hearing loss further down the line.<\/p>\n

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Causes of Excess Earwax<\/h4>\n

As we mentioned above, some people produce more earwax than others. There are so many different reasons as to why this is. One example is people who regularly swim have been known to experience of higher production of earwax.<\/p>\n

Another cause is wearing hearing aids or earplugs. They tend to prevent earwax from falling out of the ear which in turn can cause a blockage. Hearing aid users will have regular check-ups with their hearing care professional who will be able to check for any earwax blockages.<\/p>\n

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Earwax Removal<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s so tempting to grab a cotton bud or use your finger to try and remove excess earwax but please don\u2019t. Most of the time this can make things worse. You will need to seek the assistance of a hearing care professional who can examine your ears and remove the earwax safely. Earwax can be removed via microsuction or irrigation. We regularly offer microsuction and endoscopic wax removal<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> as we believe it is the safest way.<\/p>\n

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Excess earwax can be removed safely and painlessly by a hearing care professional.<\/p><\/div>\n

If your ears continue to feel blocked or clogged after you have had earwax removal and you still have no pain, you may have the beginning of hearing loss and should consider booking yourself in for a hearing consultation<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>. If you do have a hearing loss, it\u2019s best to have it diagnosed as early as possible. Please give us a call<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> if you feel you need any further information or would like to book in for an earwax removal appointment<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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