Which specialist performs ear wax removal?

The clinician looks inside the ear to confirm that wax is causing the blockage and to check the eardrum. Removal may involve microsuction or irrigation when suitable. The choice depends on the amount and position of wax, your symptoms, and your ear history. A specialist may be preferred when the ear is difficult to examine, symptoms persist, or there is a history of ear surgery or a damaged eardrum.

Start with a general-practice appointment or a clinic that offers ear assessment. Tell the clinician about pain, discharge, hearing changes, previous ear operations, and anything you have already put in the ear. Do not insert cotton buds, hairpins, or other objects, because they can push wax deeper or injure the canal. Use only drops recommended for your situation.

Seek prompt medical care for severe ear pain, new marked hearing loss, bleeding, pus-like discharge, fever, or dizziness that is intense or persistent. These symptoms can have causes other than wax and need an examination rather than home removal.

Ask which removal method fits your ear, whether drops are appropriate, and what symptoms should make you return. You can also ask whether the ear needs a follow-up hearing check if hearing does not improve.