Which specialist treats earwax buildup?

Earwax protects the ear canal, but a buildup can block sound and cause earache, hearing loss, fullness, itching, or ringing in the ears. A clinician can look into the canal to confirm that wax is the cause and check for infection, injury, or a foreign object. An audiology clinician may assess hearing, while an ear, nose, and throat specialist can manage recurrent or complicated blockage.

Symptoms that resemble wax blockage may have another explanation. Avoid putting cotton buds, hairpins, or other objects into the ear, because they can push wax deeper or injure the canal.

Book an appointment if blockage affects hearing, causes discomfort, or does not improve with advice from a pharmacist or clinician. The clinician may recommend softening drops before removal, then use an approved method such as irrigation or microsuction when suitable. Ear Wax Removal should be performed by a trained professional, especially if you have a history of ear surgery, a perforated eardrum, or ongoing discharge.

Seek prompt medical care for sudden hearing loss, severe ear pain, discharge or bleeding, marked dizziness, facial weakness, or symptoms after an injury. Arrange review if ringing persists, hearing remains reduced after wax removal, or one ear changes noticeably. These patterns may need a Hearing Test or examination beyond wax treatment.

Ask whether wax is definitely causing the symptoms, which softening product is suitable, which removal method is planned, whether both ears need examination, and what to do if hearing or ringing does not return to its usual level.