Feel the instant relief from Microsuction and Water Irrigation by a highly qualified Registered Nurse
Safe and effective ear wax removal treatment in Newbury & Thatcham, Berkshire
About The Ear Care Nurse
The Ear Care Nurse is regulated by The Care Quality Commission (CQC)
This means operating to the highest safety standards and prioritising individualised customer care for both adults and children
Vicky O’Doherty BSc. RN
Vicky is a Registered Nurse and has completed her microsuction and water irrigation training with Rotherham NHS Ear Care and Audiology Services, a highly regarded centre of excellence for ear care training. As a Registered Nurse, Vicky is professionally accountable to her governing body – The Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Previously working as a Lead Practice Nurse in a local GP surgery, Vicky removed ear wax by water irrigation. As the local GP surgeries no longer offer this service, she decided to extended her skills to include microsuction to open her private clinic. The clinic currently operates on Fridays and Saturdays in addition to Vicky’s NHS role as a Specialist Community Nurse.
Vicky brings her extensive Nursing expertise to her Ear Care Clinic providing a safe and effective ear wax removal treatment for both adults and children. Offering excellent customer experience and flexible appointment timings. Her aim is to provide a personalised service by understanding each clients unique situation based on the information gathered in the treatment consent form. Vicky will always go the extra mile to ensure her clients are happy and comfortable with the treatment whilst ensuring safety and treatment effectiveness is at the heart of every appointment.
The Clinic Room
The clinic room offers a professional and clean environment for the treatment. It is situated on the ground floor of The Fairbourne Clinic, a well-established and busy complimentary therapies clinic a short walk from Newbury town centre. The clinic is situated on a residential road where there is ample free parking, a toilet on the first floor (accessible by a stairlift), a seating area next to a water dispenser. The clinic room can readily accommodate those clients with reduced mobility having ample space for a wheelchair, walking frame etc and a carer. You will be greeted by our friendly receptionist on arrival.
Digital Otoscopy
This allows clients to see the images of their ears before and after the treatment, and is essential for detecting any abnormalities that need onward referral.
Pricing
All treatments include a digital view of the ear canal and ear drum before and after the procedure
Microsuction
A small suction tube is used to gently “vacuum” out the excess wax from the ear canal. Magnification glasses are worn to visualize the ear canal throughout the entire procedure to ensure a safe and effective treatment. The suction can be noisy at times but care is taken to minimise noise levels so that the treatment is generally well tolerated. Microsuction can be safely used for a perforated ear drum.
Water Irrigation
Warm water is guided into the outer ear under a controlled pressure to gently flush out the wax. This method was previously known as “Ear Syringing.” Electronic irrigators are now used which have a choice of pressure settings, allowing the minimal pressure to be chosen to ensure a safe and controlled procedure.
Instrumentation
An instrument such as forceps is used to gently tease out the wax from the outer ear. This is also an great way to remove foreign objects when a good grip is required! Carefully using an instrument ensures minimal intervention in the outer ear and can be used alongside other wax removal procedures or as a stand alone procedure but it’s use depends on the wax consistency and position in the outer ear canal.
Ear Drops
National guidelines recommend that ear wax should be softened before it is removed. One or two drops of medical grade olive oil (e.g. Earol) should be instilled into the outer ear twice a day for 3-5 days before wax removal. This ensures a gentler and more effective wax removal.
Please do not use ear drops if you have or suspect you have a perforated ear drum.
Ear Wax
Ears are usually self-cleaning, and wax makes its own way out of the ear. Sometimes an excessive build up of wax can occur and may cause hearing loss, blocked ears and tinnitus. Removing this ear wax can promptly relieve symptoms.
Do not try to relieve the symptoms yourself by putting anything into your ear (e.g cotton buds). The ear is very delicate and easily damaged.
FAQs
Treatment time can range from a few minutes to 20 minutes depending on how much wax is present, its consistency and how long it had been blocking the ear canal. Using the wax softening ear drops as recommended will help to soften the wax and shorten the treatment time.
It can be a bit of a strange sensation to have somebody working inside your ear! Vicky will talk you through each step and is happy to go at your pace to ensure the treatment is comfortable, safe and effective.
Occasionally not all of the wax can be removed in one treatment session, this could be due to the wax being too hard and dry or too close to the ear drum. Vicky may advise alternative ear drops to soften the wax and you will be offered a follow up appointment to complete the treatment. Referral back to your GP or an ENT clinic may be required if not all of the wax can be removed safely, but this is a rare occurrence.
Client choice of treatment will always be taken into account, please let Vicky know either on the treatment consent form or at the appointment and she is happy to discuss this with you at your appointment.
The ears can feel a little cold and itchy for a few hours following microsuction, but will soon settle down if they are left alone. There is also a risk of infection if the ears are submerged in water in the week following treatment. You will be given a post treatment leaflet containing advice to ensure all side effects are minimised.
Following your treatment you will automatically be sent a feedback request. This can be via Google review, facebook or directly to the CQC. Vicky encourages feedback to ensure she is providing the best care she can.
Contact Me
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Address
The Fairbourne Clinic
17 Wendan Road
Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7AG
Free parking, walking distance from Newbury Train and Bus Station
Phone
Landline : 01635 44200 Mobile: 07877 534739
contact@theearcarenurse.co.uk
Clinic Availability
Friday 9.00am - 7pm
Saturday 9.30am - 5pm
Some evenings