USA EAR WAX REMOVAL - EP1014

Thank you for watching our ear wax removal video today. The ear wax extraction featured in todays video was carried out using endoscopic microsuction. This procedure uses a small camera called an endoscope to visualise inside the ear canal whilst a small suction tube is inserted to gently remove ear wax.

All the ear wax cleaning videos you see on our channel are carried out by our ear wax specialists Mr Rhys Barber and Mr Taylor Green.

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Ear wax plays a vital role in ear health. It helps to prevent ear infection and helps with ear cleaning by picking up any dirt or debris that accumulates in the ear canal. Normally this ear wax would fall out of the ear taking any dirt or debris with it.

How to remove ear wax?

Many people use q-tips/cotton buds for ear wax removal at home this is one of the worst things you can put into the ear as this can lead to an increased ear wax buildup or in extreme cases impacted ear wax. The best way to remove ear wax is to let your ears clean themselves and not to put anything smaller than your elbow in your ears!

How do I know if I have an earwax blockage?

If you experience a change in your hearing, discomfort in the ear or jaw or a feeling of fullness in the ear canal you may have an ear wax blockage. Our advice is to speak to your Doctor or local Audiologist who can take a look in your ears and assess whether ear cleaning is needed.

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[lauren]

This cleaning had to be gratifying on so many levels. You had someone come from the US trek from England to Wales just to see you. You successfully cleaned a very impacted ear. And you changed someone’s life. Not bad for one day. And, Rhys, even though Taylor is now the star, we will always want you around as eye candy. Mrs. B knows what I mean. 🙂

[heatherexcell]

It must be similar to the first time you put on a new pair of glasses. I was maybe nine years old when I first got glasses, and I still remember how amazing it was to be able to see individual leaves on trees, and how mind-blowing it was that everybody else could see so much more than what seemed normal to me.

[bucaccino]

Patient is right about microsuction in the United States. I didn't even know existed until I started watching your videos and realized that I needed it. Irrigation was just not working and I was having a hard time hearing. I was lucky because assistant in ENT department just started working a new how to use micro section two clear out my ears.

[annhelvin]

My husband was complaining his right ear felt blocked and couldn’t hear as well even with his hearing aids. From watching your channel, I knew he had wax buildup. He went to an ENT Dr and he suctioned out half of the wax. Remainder wax he could not get so he had him do drops for 5 days and return. Dr was able to completely clear both ears. All with suction. A Family practitioner will only do irrigation. I’m in California
Love your channel! Thanks for educating us! I was an R.N. for 40 years and now retired!

[Susan-eksv]

Ear wax tourism for us Americans needs to become a thing!!

[incubus_the_man]

For an uninsured American, traveling to the UK for this and other medical procedures might be cheaper. It's crazy.

[BumbleBB]

Taylor Green of Audiology Associates... Changing Lives one ear at a time 🙂

[KayoEll]

I'm a US pediatrician. I do not know any audiologists who do wax removal. If they have a patient with wax, they have an ENT remove the wax. Of course, as a pediatrician, the audiologists I use are all co-located with ENTs.

Although ENTs use endoscopy in their practices all the time, the ones I've worked with use an otoscope with an operating head or an ENT microscope for cerumen removal.

I have not been able to find out if cerumen removal is in the scope of practice of AudDs in my state. (AudD is Doctor of Audiology... the only degree in audiology currently offered in the US... is considered a "professional doctorate" level degree. You do a 4-year bachelor's degree in anything -- often communication disorders or related field, then a 4-year audiology degree. Yes... they do 8 years of school and still aren't qualified in cerumen removal in some states).


I know that there are audiologists in some states who do wax removal (because they're on YouTube) but they primarily use irrigation with some use of manual tools. They do not use suction, nor do they use endoscopes.

To make things just THAT much more confusing, our licensing regulations vary from state to state, so the scope of practice in one state might be massively different from the state right next to you.

[vault]

I can see that guy coming back every year; "Hey, happy anniversary! Welp, I'm off to Wales to have my ears suctioned."

[arianastetson]

I love how Rhys encourages Taylor.❤
Like the big brother, we all need ❤😊

[KayCeeTX]

Who knew that audiology associates would become a vacation destination! 🤩 yes here in the US they send people home to “self irrigate” a mix of warm water and DISH SOAP. I cannot imagine the number of injuries that result from that insane suggestion!

Love y’all so much! Definitely putting Audiology Associates on our next trip to the UK region! ❤❤❤

[deest]

Your patient is correct. I live in the U.S. wear a cochlear implant in my right ear and a hearing aid in my left ear and my ENT uses microsuction to clean my ears. Audiologist do not do ear cleanings (at least mine does not) and if your primary care physician (general practitioner) uses irrigation only. Irrigation always makes things worse in my ears.

[LivingDeath]

As someone in the US. I wanted to say thank you for what you do on your channel. I didn't know about Audiologists before watching your videos. After watching them, I looked for and was able to find an Audiologist in my state of Arizona who has taken care of multiple of my family members ear wax issues. Since then, they have had such a quality of life improvement because of it. Idk if you'll read this, but just know that you posting your videos has helped my family and I am thankful for that! Cheers ans God bless! ❤

[shirleyilkinson]

These ears were clearly done by two of the best audiologist in the UK. TAYLOR AND RYES.

[candycatgaming]

I found you guys a couple of days ago and you have already helped me alot. I have more sleep paralasys than an avarage person and had a really scary one yesterday. Your videos helped me calm down and to finally fall asleep again. You guys are the best and i absolutely love your videos❤
Thank you so much🫶

Edit: spelling mistake

[marshahendra]

I’m also a parent who has resorted to tweezers to clear my son’s ear. The pediatrician wouldn’t do anything and by the time he was in first grade both ears were extremely infected and he was deaf. I had to take him to the Navy hospital to get antibiotics for him. After the course of antibiotics, I would have to weekly use peroxide and then tweezers to pull out massive plugs. He had to be held back in first grade because of not hearing the teacher the entire school year.

[RobinsTinyHomestead]

Thank you for taking such good care of our USA family. Well done!😀

[annedon]

In the US the ENT can do suction. It works so well but the insurance companies want control so they will only pay at the ENTs which is ridiculous. Great job you both do!

[beverlyclary]

Wow, the timing is uncanny! I’m a 60 year old disabled widow and have been having so many problems with my ear lately and have been unable to find someone to help me out. I’m also in the USA in Delaware and I’m a huge fan of this page for a few years Now. I’ve recently checked into the cost for flights and considered seriously coming to the UK to visit Your clinic for help with my problem. It’s very hard to find an ENT or specialist here where I live.

[gemmacgregor]

He spoke the truth about America. ONLY an ENT does suction. But on the flip side I don't understand why none of his doctors referred him to one? Maybe his insurance didn't cover it. I know that most insurances won't cover hearing aids, even for a baby or child because of the massive cost on the other end when people get older.