A blocked ear is a small thing that ruins everything: muffled hearing, the sensation of being underwater, itching, whistling hearing aids, even dizziness. And with most GP practices no longer offering ear syringing, people are left googling where to actually get wax removed.
The answer in West Bromwich: microsuction at Lyng Pharmacy — the method ENT specialists use, performed by trained clinicians, £65 for both ears.
A gentle medical suction device removes wax under direct vision — the clinician watches the ear canal through magnification throughout. No water is forced into the ear (the drawback of old-fashioned syringing), which means lower infection risk, suitability for people with perforated eardrums or previous ear surgery, and precise removal rather than blind flushing. Most appointments take 15–30 minutes and relief is immediate.
Soften the wax with olive oil drops for 3–5 days beforehand — two or three drops in each affected ear, morning and night. Softened wax lifts out more easily, making the procedure quicker and more comfortable. Avoid cotton buds entirely: they compact wax deeper and are a leading cause of the blockages we clear.
Book in if you have muffled hearing, fullness, itching, earache from blockage, or a hearing aid that whistles or reads 'blocked'. Come sooner if there's pain, discharge or sudden hearing loss without obvious wax — those need assessment rather than assumption, and our clinician will examine before treating.
1 Lyng Lane, West Bromwich B70 7RW · Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm · 0121 500 5756
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