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More Information about Ear Care Consultations

You may require our ear care consultation service if you are experiencing any of the following:

1. Ear pain

   If you have pain in your ear, you should see a qualified clinician as soon as possible. Pain generally indicates an infection which may benefit from medication. It may also be caused by dental problems. Either way your ear should be checked by a competent clinician.

2. Deafness in one ear without pain

   This is often caused by the accumulation of wax in the ear canal, particularly if you have inadvertently pushed wax inwards using a finger or a cotton bud. The first step is to soften the wax by putting a few drops of olive oil into the ear while lying down on the opposite side. Wait 10 minutes and then put a small plug of cotton wool loosely in the ear hole opening. Repeat this for three days.

   If you are still having problems, come in and see us so that the ear canal can be inspected for wax, and - if present in significant amounts - we can use our "Pro-pulse" ear irrigator to remove the wax safely. If the wax has not been softened with olive oil for three days prior to your visit, you may be advised to do so and come back again after three days (at no extra charge).

3. Deafness without pain or wax

   If there is no wax or ear infection to account for hearing loss, we advise investigation of this initially with an audiogram screen (hearing test) which costs £75 (£105 if taken without a consultation). If deafness is confirmed, you will need referral to an ear specialist, which we can arrange for you.

An ear care consultation costs £75, which includes costs of infection treatment or ear irrigation (whichever, if any, is appropriate as discussed above).

Please do not hesitate to email us at enquiries@doctortoday.co.uk or call us on 020 7433 1444 if you have any further questions or wish to book an Ear Care consultation.