Hearing Loss

What is a Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss refers to a partial or complete inability to hear sounds in one or both ears. It can occur suddenly or gradually and may affect people of all ages. While some forms of hearing loss are permanent and require medical or audiological intervention, temporary hearing loss caused by impacted earwax is surprisingly common and often easily treatable.

If you're experiencing reduced hearing clarity or muffled sounds, it’s important to consider earwax buildup as a potential cause.

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Types of Blocked Ears

Conductive Hearing Loss – Caused by blockages or damage in the outer or middle ear, such as earwax, fluid, or eardrum problems.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss – Due to damage in the inner ear or auditory nerve; usually permanent.
Mixed Hearing Loss – A combination of both conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
Temporary Hearing Loss – Often caused by earwax impaction, ear infections, or pressure changes.

Symptoms of Blocked Ears

Muffled or unclear sounds
Difficulty hearing in noisy environments
Feeling like your ear is blocked or full
Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
Turning up the volume on the TV or phone
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

Causes of Blocked Ears

Age-related changes (presbycusis)
Exposure to loud noise over time
Ear infections or fluid in the middle ear
Eardrum damage or perforation
Excessive earwax (cerumen) buildup
Certain medications or medical conditions

How Earwax May Cause This?

Impacted earwax is a common and reversible cause of temporary hearing loss. When earwax builds up and hardens in the ear canal, it can:

✔ Block the passage of sound to the eardrum
✔ Create a sensation of fullness or blockage
✔ Cause muffled hearing, especially in one ear
✔ Lead to feedback or whistling in hearing aid users

✔ Contribute to other symptoms like tinnitus, itching, or discomfort

This type of hearing loss is typically conductive and can be quickly improved once the blockage is removed.

How Can Our Micro-Suction Earwax Removal Service Help?

At Swan Earwax Removal, we specialise in safe, gentle, and effective removal of earwax using the micro-suction technique. Unlike traditional syringing or ear candling, micro-suction is a dry procedure that uses a small medical-grade suction device to precisely remove wax without the use of water or pressure.

Here’s how our service can help restore your hearing:

Instantly improve hearing if wax impaction is the cause
Eliminate the feeling of blocked or full ears
Reduce the need for repeat GP visits or over-the-counter remedies
Support better performance from hearing aids
Provide a quick, safe, and comfortable solution

If you're noticing signs of hearing loss and suspect earwax may be the culprit, don’t wait. Book your appointment today and let us help you hear clearly and comfortably again.