In the UK, it is estimated that 2.3 million people each year have problems with earwax that are significant enough to warrant intervention (NICE, 2021)
Cerumen is the medical term for ear wax. It is made by the body in the outer ear canal as a way to protect and clean the ear. The yellowish waxy substance is a combination of lubricants and dry tissue from the body.
This can build up due to a number of factors, including use of earphones, hearing aids, ear defenders, cotton buds & much more.
The process of ear syringing has been around for more than 2000 years, although it probably looks a lot different today! Modern methods and equipment mean we can now safely and painlessly remove earwax using micro-suction & irrigation with the help of the HD ear camera.
