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WILLOW GREEN SURGERY
STATION ROAD
EAST PRESTON
WEST SUSSEX
BN16 3AH

Tel
01903 785152

Fax
01903 859986

Out of Hours
0300 130 1313
 
 

 
 
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GENERAL EAR CARE ADVICE

• The ear canal is self cleaning – do not insert any implements such as cotton buds into the ear. These may damage the delicate skin lining the ear and increase the chance of you developing an ear infection, itchy ears or a problem with wax.

• To dry or clean the outside of your ear use a dry tissue or alcohol free baby wipes around and behind the ear after showering or bathing.

• If you suffer from excessive wax, insertion of 1 to 2 drops of olive oil on a regular basis may help the ear clean itself.

• If the entrance to your ear canal is dry or itches, you may find if of benefit to insert one drop of olive oil into the ear canal as instructed by your nurse. Keep your ears dry from any entry of water, as it may be that shampoos and soap are irritating the skin.

• If you have experienced an external ear infection keep the ears dry from any entry of water.

• To keep the ears dry use cotton wool coated in petroleum jelly or ear plugs placed at the entrance to both ear canals.

• If the symptoms with your ear do not improve please make an appointment to see our practice nurse.

CLICK HERE to download our Ear Syringing Advice leaflet  PDF file
 
 
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