Hear Hear Ear Care

08/07/2025

Is the hot weather affecting your hearing? 🥵👂🏽

Actually, hot weather CAN affect your hearing as increased heat causes increased sweating and humidity which can soften and dislodge and cause expansion in any earwax, sometimes causing it to form a blockage.

A hot and humid environment in your ears, especially if earwax is present making it harder for moisture to evaporate out, can also lead to skin irritations such as fungal infections.

Hi I'm Bethany,

I offer a comprehensive assessment in the comfort of your own home, including the chance to look on your own ears and see for yourself. I am fully qualified in ear wax removal with irrigation and with microsuction.

👂🏽One ear £40
👂🏽Both ears £60 👂🏽
👩‍⚕️Consultation £15 (only applies if no ear wax removal needed following assessment)

📱 07851 117 183
📧 hearhearears@hotmail.com
💻

Leeds based mobile ear wax removal business.

25/06/2025

It's so rewarding to know you've improved someone's quality of life in your work 😊

If you're struggling with ear wax build up, get in touch!

📱 07851 117183
📧 hearhearears@hotmail.com
💻 hearhearears.squarespace.com

Unlike many services that only offer irrigation OR microscution, I am qualified in BOTH. This makes for a much more personalised experience, tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

15/06/2025

Ear wax, or cerumen, is produced by our bodies to support with cleaning and lubrication of ear canals 🧼👂🏽 and protection of our inner ears from bacteria, fungi, particulates and water. 🦠🍄🗑💧

However, this helpful substance has had some weirder uses throughout history:

Pliny the Elder, in his book "The Natural History" from around AD 77, recommended the use of human ear wax as a cure for bites from scorpions, humans and even serpents! 🦂🫦🐍 Apparently it worked even better if the ear wax used came from the victim of the bite themself; a ground up human tooth would work nicely too. 🦷

In Medieval Europe, ear wax was commonly used to prepare pigments by scribes and illuminators to adjust colours and shades (they also used other bodily substances like urine!)! ✒️🎨🖌

The 1829 book "American Frugal Housewife" celebrated ear wax as the absolute best cure for treating wounds from "a nail [or a] skewer", and as a perfect natural lip balm. 🩹💄

Seamstresses, bookbinders and shoemakers often use waxed thread to prevent fraying and to smooth the process; before prewaxed threads became widely available, ear wax often used as an easy access solution. 🧵🪡📖👞

06/06/2025

📣 DISCOUNT ALERT! 📣

Terms and conditions:
- You must book before 20th June, but your booking can be for a later date.
- You must quote this deal whilst booking for it to apply, it can't be added in retrospect.
- If no ear wax removal is required following assessment, there will be a £15 consultation fee only.
- One use of this discount per person.

05/06/2025

🌎⏳️👂🏽 Did you know that ear wax removal is nothing new? There's evidence of various methods spanning across time and the globe: 👂🏾⏳️🌎

🇪🇬 The Ebers Papyrus from 1550 BCE gives and insight into ancient Egyptian treatment for various ear issues, including inserting a mixture of oil, seed-wool and honey and covering the ear with linen, and using a knife to remove dirt-like "effluence".

🇨🇳 Records of a practice called "ear-picking" exist across Asia where ear wax is "picked" using various tools such as spoons, feathers and tuning forks; it is still a common practice today. The first record of this dates back to the Han dynasty (202 BCE - 220 CE), though it was forbidden to all except the noble class until to Tang dynasty (681 - 907 CE).

🇮🇹 The Roman encyclopedist Aulus Cornelius Celsus recorded his process in his "De Medicinia" in around 30 CE:
- For hard, dry wax he advised pouring hot oil into the ear 🤯, or alternatively toxic copper salts (called verdigris) mixed with honey or leek juice 😬
- Once the wax softened, he advised irrigating with tepid water and using a metal scoop 🥴
- Finally, he recommended irrigating the ear again with castoreum (exudate from the scent sacs of a beaver), vinegar and laurel oil 🤢

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 In 2024 some medieval England ear wax removal implements were unearthed and dated to be from 1350-1400 CE around the reigns of Edward III and Richard II.

🇮🇳 An painting by an unnamed Delhi painter from 1825 CE shows a professional ear cleaner (or "kān mail wala") attending to a customer.

Some methods have withstood the test of time and some have been show to be ineffective or downright dangerous! Thanks to advances in medicine and research, the processes and recommendations have been refined. 📃

👂🏽 The British Society of Audiology (BSA) currently recommends using irrigation, microsuction or gentle manual removal as the best methods of ear wax removal, and I am qualified in all 3 methods.

Contact me for assessment and ear wax removal in the comfort of your own home!

📱 07851 117 183
📧 hearhearears@hotmail.com
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01/06/2025

🌈👂🏼What does your earwax colour mean?

🟡🟠🟤 This is the normal colour spectrum ear wax is expected to be. Generally newer wax is paler and older wax is darker.

⚫️ Black, solid earwax indicates old and sometimes impacted wax. Wax this colour is unlikely to get rid of without professional help.

🔴 Red or red-stained earwax indicates a current or previous bleeding. It could be simple mild trauma that resolves itself (e.g. if theres a foreign object in you or your child's ear), but get it checked by a professional if you're concerned.

🟢 Green or green-tinged ear wax, or green exudate from the ear indicates a possible infection, especially if it is a bit smelly. Get it checked by a professional.

⚪️ White or very pale earwax generally suggests dry and flakey skin in the ear canal that gets picked up in the wax. This is more common if you have a dry skin condition like psoriasis or eczema.

🌈Any colour of wax can build up enough to cause a blockage in your ear.👂🏾

I always complete a thorough assessment, including relevant medical history, and observe your ear canal throughout the ear wax removal procedure. If I'm not convinced your ears are suitable, I will tell you honestly and advise on next steps; your comfort and health are my priority. ✅️

I offer irrigation, microsuction and manual removal which means a more pesonalised approach.

Contact me today for a consultation in the comfort of your own home:

📱 07851 117 183
📧 hearhearears@hotmail.com
💻 hearhearears.squarespace.com

31/05/2025

Microsuction vs Irrigation - which method is best for ear wax removal? 👂🏾👂🏼👂🏽

Let's compare:

💧Irrigation - uses pulsing warm water to soften and flush out the ear wax.

Pros:
Gentle and less invasive
Lower risk of trauma to middle ear skin

Cons:
Higher risk of a short period of dizziness after
Higher risk of infection if ear isn't allowed to dry properly

🪠Microsuction - uses suction to attach to ear wax so it can be removed from the ear.

Pros:
Lower risk of infection as no water involved
Generally quicker than irrigation
Lower risk of dizziness

Cons:
The probe goes further into the ear so higher risk of possible trauma to middle ear skin
Louder than suction, can be distressing

Ultimately the answer is not cut and dry, and a combination of both may turn out to be best for you.

✅️ I always conduct a thorough preassessment before ear wax removal and discuss which option/s would likely best suit you, taking into account medical history and any personal preference.

For ear wax removal from someone who is fully qualified in irrigation and microsuction, and in the comfort of your own home, contact me today.

📱07851 117183
📧 hearhearears@hotmail.com
💻 hearhearears.squarespace.com

29/05/2025

👂🏼👂🏽👂🏿Ear wax is a wonderful and helpful substance that almost all humans produce! However, sometimes is can build up and cause issues.

Everyone is at risk of ear wax build up (around 9/10 people have reported that ear wax has bothered them, and it's estimated that at least 2.3 million people in the UK experience ear wax impaction each year).

Some factors put you at a higher risk:

1) Age. 👶🏽👱🏽‍♀️👵🏽
The prevalence of ear wax build up or blockage in the UK, by age group is:
10% of 0 - 5 year olds
3% of 5 - 64 year olds
19% - 65% of age 65+

2) Narrow or deformed ear canals, including those caused by tissue or bony growths and those caused by trauma or illness e.g. swimmers ear and cauliflower ear 🏊‍♂️.
Narrow ear canals are particularly likely in those with Down's syndrome (around 40% - 50%).

3) Dermatological conditions such as psoriasis and eczema which cause dry, flakey skin. ❄️❄️

4) Repeated wearing of in-ear devices such as hearing aids and earbuds. 🦻🏼🎧

5) Stress to the body, caused either by psychological or physical stressors likes viruses and hayfever. Stress causes the body to increase ear wax production. 😥🤧

6) Use of cotton buds. Putting anything blindly into an ear is likely to push wax deeper into the ear canal, making it more likely to cause a blockage and causing the added risk fo potential trauma to the skin inside your ears from the implement itself. 🤕

7) Previous ear wax impaction/ blockage. Some people are just more likely to produce excessive ear wax, whether this is genetic or not is not known. 🤷🏻‍♂️

27/05/2025

Have you heard of ear candling? 🕯👂🏽

There are three main types of ear candles: hopi ear candles, ear cones and natural/ basic ear candles.

Ear candles are inserted into the ear, lit and allowed to burn 🔥🥵. The theory is that the heat creates a suction effect, pulling wax out of the ear to be caught and held in the candle's hollow body.

The problem is that there is no scientific evidence that shows ear candling works, and there has been a LOT of research into the subject. 🕯👂🏽👎🏼

Best case scenario: the candle burns and you feel temporarily psychologically better by seeing the coloured wax in the candle centre. This wax is already in the candle structure before it comes anywhere near you but melts into a nice visible blob when lit.

Worst case scenario: you have a hollow lit candle in your ear and the hot wax from the candle drips down into your ear canal adding to or causing a blockage and potential burns to your skin and ear structure. 😳

At the end of the day, is it worth risking permanent damage to your ears to try something that have never been proved to actually work? 🤷‍♂️

The good news is that there are treatments that ARE proven to effectively and untraumatically remove ear wax if it is causing you issues! The British Society of Audiology (BSA) recommend irrigation, microsuction and manual removal as the best methods and I am qualified in providing all 3 of these options. ✅️

Skip the risks and make the best choice for your hearing health - make a home visit appointment with me today!

📱 07851 117183
📧 bethanyojigbo@hotmail.com
🖥 hearhearears.squarespace.com

One ear £40
Both ears £60
Consultation £15 (only charged if no ear wax removal needed following my assessment - I will never push you to have treatment if ear wax is not the cause of you problem)

25/05/2025

🕯🕯Did you know that ear wax (also called cerumen) is not technically wax? 🕯🕯

Ear wax is made from a combination of skin cells, hair and secretions from the glands in the outer ear which contain cholesterol, fatty acids and alcohols.

The "waxy" consistency captures dust, dirt and other foreign bodies, preventing them from reaching and potentially damaging your inner ear👂🏿. It even acts as an effective insect repellent due to containing some acids that insects dislike! 🚫🪰🪲🐜

Ear wax normally moves its way out of your ears aided by movement from talking and chewing and needs very little extra help. 🗣👄

However, various factors can prevent the ear wax from getting out, such as the shape of your ear canal or the presence of physical barriers like earphones and hearing aids. 🎧🦻🏾

Symptoms of ear wax build up include, but aren't limited to, hearing loss 🦻🏼, tinnitus 🔔, dizziness 😵‍💫, pain 😫 and even sometimes a cough 🥱.

If you think you may have ear wax build up and want to know for sure and get help, give me a call! 🤳🏼

I'm qualified in irrigation, microsuction and manual removal of earwax. I also have a video scope so you can see for yourself what's going on inside your ears! 🎥

📱 07851 117183
📧 hearhearears@hotmail.com
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23/05/2025

This little pearl is a normal healthy eardrum or tympanic membrane. 🥁 For you to hear, soundwaves travel down the ear canal, hit the eardrum and make it vibrate, sending impulses to your inner ear to tell your brain theres a sound and what it is. 🔊🧠

A build up of earwax in your ear canal can block those soundwaves. 🔇 If your earwax is too near the eardrum (like if you have pushed it down there with a cotton bud), the drum can be stopped from vibrating properly and can cause hearing loss, pain and potential for infection or a perforated eardrum. 😭

Don't let your ears get to this stage! 🙅🏻‍♀️ Contact me for a consultation in the comfort of your own home where I will complete a thorough assessment including the opportunity for you to see for yourself with my video scope. 🎥

I am fully qualified in irrigation, microsuction and manual ear wax removal so if ear wax is your problem, I can provide the solution! ✅️

📱Message or call: 07851 117 183
📧Email: hearhearears@hotmail.com
🖥Website: hearhearears.squarespace.com

Prices 💰
Consultation £15 (only charged if no ear wax removal is needed)
Wax removal one ear £40
Wax removal both ears £60

22/05/2025

💉👂🏻💉👂🏻
Question:
Have you ever had your ears syringed?
I mean with an actual syringe like the one in the picture?

Did you know that the British Society of Audiology (BSA) advise not to use a syringe for ear wax removal because the design of the syringe creates an inability to control the pressure, risking damaging your ear canal or even bursting your ear drum? 💉😧

It is recommended to use purpose-built irrigation machines instead, which pumps water into the ear at a controlled and safe pressure. 💧😊

There is a common misconception that ear irrigation and ear syringing are the same thing, but nobody should EVER blast your ear with a syringe!🙅🏻‍♀️💉🙅🏾‍♀️

I provide the BSA recommended methods of ear wax removal only:
- irrigation
- microsuction
- manual evacuation

Your safety and comfort are my priority!

Contact me today to arrange a consultation and ear wax removal in the comfort of your own home.

Message or call: 07851 117183
Email: hearhearears@hotmail.com
Website: hearhearears.squarespace.com