Ear Cleaning Blog

Helpful tips, information and news on all things ear wax removal, ear cleaning and ear care.

Anatomical ear model showing impacted ear wax in the ear canal
Ear Wax Buildup

Signs Your Ear Wax May Be Impacted

Ear wax is normal and healthy, but sometimes it builds up and blocks the ear canal. This is called impacted ear wax, and it can cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms.

Person resting in bed with cold symptoms
experience blocked ears

Why Do Your Ears Feel Blocked After a Cold?

That stuffed-up, muffled feeling in your ears after a cold is very common and is usually linked to swelling and fluid around the Eustachian tube. In some cases, a pre-existing ear wax build-up can make symptoms feel worse. This post explains what’s happening inside your ear, when the feeling should pass on its own, and when it’s worth getting your ears checked by one of our nurses.

Ear canal examination using an otoscope
Ear Wax Removal

How to Prepare for Your Ear Wax Removal Appointment

If you’ve been experiencing muffled hearing, a feeling of fullness in your ears, or mild discomfort, a build-up of ear wax may be the cause. This guide explains what to expect before, during, and after a microsuction ear wax removal appointment at Ear Cleaning Clinic so you can arrive informed.