The Most Impacted Ear Wax I've Ever Seen - EP1007

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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[mel-]

The fact i watch these videos to relax me before sleep 😂 does anyone else do this or am I weird?xx

[susanwright]

I felt so bad for your client and then relieved. Thank goodness they came to you for help Rhys!

[ryangooseling]

Wow, you know the average person has no idea how complex the life cycle if the inner ear is.
It really is amazing

[deborahhall]

Hi fellow waxies! I'm sure we all come here to enjoy the videos, but I've noticed recently that barely 10% of those viewing are bothering to leave a thumbs up. May I suggest we show Rhys and Taylor some love and encouragement by this simple gesture?

[shauntaewhittington]

Fantastic job and good case study for why only credentialed audiologists need to perform ear wax removal. Job well done Rhys! 👍🏽👍🏽 I’m glad they chose to come to you.

[aravenlunatic]

Great extraction Rhys!! Not gonna lie, I held my breath through much of the video but I knew you'd do right by your patient and stop if it was necessary. Your care, compassion, and humor make your videos a must see and I appreciate your patients allowing their procedures to be filmed so you can debunk outdated ear health concepts and promote good ear health guidelines to a world wide audience. I'm sure your videos have helped some folks overcome their reluctance to have their ears properly cleaned and any issues treated. Good on ya Rhys (and team) and I wish you lot much continued success. Stay safe and be well.

[debrastone]

I think that, what would be interesting, is watching the patients themselves reacting to the video of their own ears being cleaned out - if they agree to.

[sandrabollen-hughes]

Watching an artist at work. Incredible.

[Locomaid]

I love how you narrate the videos like a sports final! Thanks 😊

[catohcatohcat]

I have a question. Do you ever look in an ear of an admitted q-tip, cotton bud user and say "wow! Not so bad! Good job!". Asking as an admitted q-tip user who never has waxy ears (I also wash the daylights out of them, in spite of what Neil would have us do.)

[jennarayner]

I have to confess i used cotton buds for years, till i started watching your videos, i need to get mine cleared but on the other side of the country xx
Another amazing job Mr B xx

[lichtheimer]

The proper way to use q-tips is to keep them toward the outer sections. You're not trying to scratch the ear drum, you're just removing excess buildup in the general ear canal and outer portions of the ear (and any excess sweat or oil buildups on the outer parts). If you're getting it pressed back that far in then you're doing it all wrong.

[margiecooper]

Challenging one. I got excited when it started to come free. Thank you.

[SteveNicoson-ui]

Thanks for another great video Rhys. Most interesting to watch.

Tough one there. Lots of hard wax to get out. Those darn cotton buds again. My compliments to you Rhys for a fine job of helping this patient. Must hear better now. Good job my friend.
Iowa here. Steve.

[cathy_p]

QUESTION? If a pt skin/ear wax attached to the ear drum and it cannot be removed because it is hurting the pt will the pt undergo anesthesia for removal? If so what tools would they generally use to remove the blockage? Would they use something to peel it off?

[susanperry]

Such a tough one today, bet your patient was so happy at the end.

[danidoyle]

Genuine question, I can't afford olive oil now it is nearly £10 a litre. Any cheaper alternatives?

[gameraz]

Quick question about the suction tube: is there no way to increase the suction power, by a tiny bit?
Sometimes (like in this video) it seems like the suction is just not strong enough to be able to "get a grip", but if it was stronger by like 3% it probably could.

[CarolCCmoto]

Layman’s terms - tippy top! Love it 😍 x

[Jenofthejen-gdwo]

Gosh the world must have sounded so loud to that patient after he left the office!