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Deaf Awareness Week takes place every year to increase public awareness about the issues affecting deaf people and deaf culture as a whole.
There are a variety of events and activities that are held over the course of Deaf Awareness Week for both educational and celebratory purposes – some exampl...

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When you are walking about in your everyday life, you will often see people with little white studs in their ears, and you may be thinking, what are they? They are, wait for it…. Earphones that look like mini studs. Technology, over time, has transformed into compact and mobile devices and is get...

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International Men's Day

Nov 19, 2022 – Nov 19, 2022

On 19th November many people around the world celebrate International Men’s Day.
This day is used to raise awareness of a number of issues surrounding men such as mental and physical health.
Did you know poor physical health can lead to hearing problems which can then lead to social isolation and...

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To remain sharp and healthy, your brain requires regular stimulation. Without stimulation and exercise the brain can gradually lose its abilities.
The good news is, stimulating the brain is easy and very enjoyable!
Here are 3 top tips to keep your brain healthy:
1. Stay active throughout life – f...

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How to clean your ears without using Cotton buds
Earwax is produced by the body, to collect and trap bacteria.

Don’t be put off by Earwax it is there for a reason and here are the benefits:
 It traps dirt and dust before it goes too deep inside your ear
 Earwax absorbs dead skin cells
 It pr...

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The myth of using cotton buds in the ears: to be used or not to be used?
When we feel an itch in our ear, we automatically got to bathroom cupboard and head
straight for the cotton bud, thinking ‘’ ah that should do the trick’’. However, the truth is we
should not be using cotton buds to expel th...

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We are available on Saturdays and Sundays for emergency and routine earwax microsuction/ removal appointments.

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Testimonials

a week ago
Thank you very much Dr Hassan, Your service is the best. He gave me last minute appointment and he done the best job that i could hear again straight away. Highly recommend.
- Daya D
6 months ago
Booked in with Dr Hassan at short notice. The service was fantastic! Helped me greatly. My left ear was blocked and I was in alot of discomfort. The Dr cleared my ear wax and gave me great relief. Thank you so much Dr Hassan.
- Kevin C
a year ago
Hassan was wonderful! I had recently taken up swimming and it developed that the water wasn't clearing after swimming so I knew there was an issue. Other earwax removal places were going to be an appointment in 2 or 3 weeks' time which would have been a nightmare as I am a busy working musician and my hearing is essential. But Hassan offered me an appointment the same day. He was very careful and reassuring, aware of my anxiety and need to have brilliant hearing for my music and carefully removed the wax, some by hand and some with gentle suction. It was easier than the dentist - a little bit uncomfortable at times but never painful. There was definitely plenty of wax removed, 40 years of build-up I guess! The whole procedure only took about 20 minutes, and I can now hear better than ever before, and my ears clear instantly when swimming. Cannot recommend him highly enough - at the time it was £60 in total for both ears I think but worth every penny. Suggestions from my GP a...
- Tim K

Earwax Microsuction & Hearing Aids

Earwax Microsuction
Your private ear wax removal is done by microsuction, this is the cleanest, fastest and safest way to remove impacted earwax in blocked and waxy ears. The procedure takes 20 minutes and results are instant. Ear wax removal by microsuction involves the insertion of a microtip or Zoellner tube into the External Auditory Meatus (ear canal), along with a sterile plastic canula. Suction is then used and the compacted wax is pulled out of the ear canal. 

Olive Oil Or Hydrogen Peroxide?
Lubrication by the use of olive oil is recommended. Olive oil used 2-4 times daily can help lubricate the ear canal a day before microsuction. We recommend patients that have persistent ear wax or cerumen to use olive oil drops once a fortnight. 

Special branded products and hydrogen peroxide have no real benefit over using clean olive oil ear spray. Avoid using infused olive oils such as garlic or chilli. A spray or pippete is the best method to insert this into the ear canal.

Microsuction Is The 'Gold Standard'
At Ear Doctor we only recommend the gold standard of wax removal. We only use microsuction and no other method of earwax removal is used. Some general practitioners are currently not providing services for wax removal or forcing patients to use olive oil drops for over three weeks before removing by water syringing if done at all. 

Ear wax removal by microsuction is the only method we practice to remove excessive and impacted ear wax. NHS GP surgeries have stopped syringing ears currently in Greater Manchester, Stockport, Altrincham, Sale and within Cheshire. Services have been moved into the hospital and waiting lists are getting longer. Ear Doctor offers same day appointments by home visit or in one of our branches in south Manchester. 

Benefits Of Microsuction
Syringing if done incorrectly can lead to perforations and damage to the eardrum. The chance of this happening while visualising the eardrum is very low during microsuction. Microsuction always removes deep, compacted or impacted wax. There is little chance of causing ear infections. There is also less chance of vertigo or dizziness with Microsuction and it can be performed on a perforated ear. 

Our Earwax Expert
Hassan Karim MA BSC (Hons) has over 10 years experience in the field and is able to work with both adults and children. Hassan has worked in the NHS as an Audiologist and furthered his career in Dubai, UAE where he initially learnt microsuction and earwax removal under supervision of an ear, nose and throat consultant. He has an understanding of all diagnostic tests for hearing and balance including but not limited to Acoustic Brainstem Responses, all forms of balance tests, Pure Tone Audiometry, Tympanometry and Acoustic reflexes.

Reviews And Feedback
Many of our patients and customers give great reviews and satisfaction is one of our top priorities. We welcome your feedback and are willing and able to fulfill any reasonable request.

Appointments
Are usually on the same day. We carry out a home visit service as well. Free hearing assessments are available after wax removal and a range of ear protection and hearing aids can be purchased. We cover all of Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Yorkshire. Do not hesitate to call today for free advice and solutions to help with your hearing, impacted earwax and tinnitus.

Hearing Aids and Ear Protection
Hearing aids are available from GN resound, Oticon, Starkey and Phonak. The most upto date models are used at industry beating prices. All hearing aids are set up using Insitu Audiometry or a real ear measurement. All hearing aid types are used including Behind the ear (BTE), receiver in the ear (RIE)and custom in the canal models such as an ITC,CIC and IIC  

Protective earmoulds for noise are available on request. Swimplugs and sleeplugs can be ordered in many different colours.

Hearing Assessments
We can carry out a range of hearing tests that include pure tone audiometry, speech testing and tympanometry. Reports can be issued on request. 

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8 Westholm Avenue
Stockport
SK4 5BE
United Kingdom

Opening Hours

Mon:8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sat:8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sun:8:00 am – 8:00 pm
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