Removal of sulfur plug in Kyiv
All about sulfur plugs and their removal
The formation of earwax is a normal process, as it protects the ear canal from infection, dryness and irritation. Usually, earwax is removed from the ear by itself, but sometimes there is a lot of it, it accumulates and forms a plug, causing discomfort, hearing loss and the development of inflammatory conditions. The plug forms gradually. The first symptoms appear when the ear canal is blocked by approximately 70%.
What are the symptoms of earwax:
- Hearing loss
- Ear congestion
- Earache
- The appearance of an echo from a voice in the head
- Inflammatory diseases of the middle ear
- Headache
What are the causes of earwax formation:
- Lack of hygiene and improper ear care
- Anatomical features of the ear
- Increased earwax production
- Working in dusty areas
- Inflammatory processes in the ears
- Frequent use of headphones
How to remove sulfur plug
To remove a sulfur plug, you need to seek help from an otolaryngologist , since the process of removing excess sulfur involves caution. It is also important to understand that a person without a medical education will not be able to accurately determine whether there is a sulfur plug. It is dangerous to try to remove a sulfur plug yourself, you can introduce an infection and injure tissues.
Procedure for removing sulfur plug:
- Determining the location and consistency of the plug
- If the plug is dry and tightly attached, oil-based drops are prescribed before rinsing, which are used for 2-3 days before the procedure.
- Rinsing is performed using a Janet syringe and saline (0.09%)
- Rinsing is performed in the otolaryngologist's office: saline is poured into the ear canal, after 2-3 minutes some of the contents flow out, then the doctor removes the remainder.
Prices for removing sulfur plug
| Removal of earwax (1 ear) | 400 UAH |
The procedure for removing earwax in adults and children can be performed at “Mother's House” clinics.
Our otolaryngologists will conduct a visual examination of the ear canal using an instrumental method, remove the wax plug if necessary, and also prescribe preventive medications.
Where can you register in Kyiv:
St. S. Rudnytskyi, 5
St. V. Lypkivskogo, 45
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