Ear Wax Removal

Hearing Health Professionals typically provide wax removal services to patients who are receiving audiological services. However, wax removal may also occur as an isolated intervention.

Cerumen, or “earwax”, is a naturally occurring substance that cleans, protects, and lubricates the external ear canal. Usually cerumen is harmless and need not be removed as it serves a protective function to the ear. However, accumulation of cerumen is a common reason for patients to seek care for ear-related problems. At times an accumulation of cerumen, or blockage of the external ear canal by cerumen, can lead to a reduction of hearing, ringing in the ear (tinnitus), itching, and ear pain (otalgia).

Source: College of Audiologists and Speed-Language Pathologists of Ontario