Post by Owen Y on Jun 21, 2017 10:21:14 GMT 12
www.stereophile.com/content/visit-audiologistI had my ears syringed out once only, when I was a teenager, but have had no major problems in this regard since - my hearing (as opposed to 'listening'  ), technically, is now considerably less discerning however.
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Post by michaelw on Jun 21, 2017 10:51:31 GMT 12
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Post by Citroen on Jun 21, 2017 19:15:29 GMT 12
I had my ears syringed when I couldn't hear anything out of one ear. The blob of wax was quite a sight, but miraculously my hearing was restored  I now regularly self syringe my ears, against the recommendation of an ENT relative!
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Post by Owen Y on Jun 23, 2017 12:04:39 GMT 12
Monsieur Citroen - do you just use a plastic-tipped syringe?
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Post by sub on Jun 23, 2017 13:17:31 GMT 12
I had my ears syringed when I couldn't hear anything out of one ear. The blob of wax was quite a sight, but miraculously my hearing was restored I now regularly self syringe my ears, against the recommendation of an ENT relative! The medical people apparently do not recommend syringing, instead favour a type of suction device after using drops to loosen the wax up. I have seen DIY suction devices advertised for sale at chemists. When I had a build up of wax I was referred to a clinic at my local hospital, as it appears the proper device is too expensive for the small medical centre I visit to buy. Did have L ear syringed once, not very comfortable experience and took several days for the discomfort to go. Not tried DIY, but will look at that if the wax build up happens again.
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Post by Citroen on Jun 23, 2017 17:09:45 GMT 12
Monsieur Citroen - do you just use a plastic-tipped syringe? Yes, use what I have on hand. Lubricate first to loosen any wax. Then syringe warm warm in and use as much suction out to remove wax.
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Post by Owen Y on Jun 23, 2017 17:25:56 GMT 12
- Lubricate in-ear? Or syringe nozzle? - Suction, I don't recall that happening, but it was a longggg... time ago.
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Post by Citroen on Jun 23, 2017 17:34:02 GMT 12
Lubricate ear wax by putting in a few ear drops of your favourite recipe or propriety ear drop.
Massage ear to distribute lubricant around ear canal.
I then squirt warm water in and while the syringe is sealed over ear canal withdraw syringe rapidly to suck out under suction pressure.
But as I mentioned earlier, this is not the recommended method as prescribed by medical professionals.
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Post by Owen Y on Jun 23, 2017 19:32:51 GMT 12
The syringe suction must give your ear drum a good ultrasonic tug
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Post by deano1974 on Jun 23, 2017 22:59:54 GMT 12
Think i will leave it too the proffesionals sounds a little bit risky esspecially as we kinda need our ears as audiophiles I like prefer stereo to mono whilst listening 😉
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), technically, is now considerably less discerning however.
