Ear-wax guidance
Blocked or muffled ears can have more than one cause. These guides explain what ear wax can feel like, how professional removal methods differ and why examining the ear matters before treatment.
Explore home ear wax removalConsidering ear wax removal at home in Sunderland? Here is exactly what happens during the visit, step by step, from the first ear check to aftercare.
Read articleIf your hearing feels muffled, blocked or reduced, ear wax could be the cause, but not always. Here is how to tell the difference and what your next step should be.
Read articleAn evidence-based comparison of microsuction and ear syringing: how each works, what the risks actually are, what national guidance recommends, and which method suits which patients.
Read articleA clear guide to the signs of ear wax build-up, how microsuction works, when to seek medical advice first and how Hear Better supports people across the North East.
Read articleUnderstand how home microsuction works, what the ear check involves, when it may not be appropriate and where Hear Better visits in the North East.
Read articleProfessional care at home
General guidance cannot replace an individual ear and hearing assessment. Speak directly with Hear Better if you are unsure what to arrange.
