Bury: Microsuction Ear Wax Removal Bury Lancs BL9
Expert Microsuction Ear Wax Removal In Bury, Lancashire
The only specialist microsuction ear wax removal clinic in Bury providing Microsuction Earwax Removal and Manual Instrument Earwax Removal by our expert earwax removal practitioners. All of our earwax removal practitioners are hand picked by our founder, Jason Levy. We really are the earwax removal specialists!
Our convenient location in Bury provides ear wax removal services for clients in towns and villages in Lancashire, and can be found at:
Bury: Microsuction Ear Wax Removal Bury BL9
Address:
Floor 4, TownSide Primary Care Centre, Knowsley Place, Knowsley St,Bury,
Lancashire,
BL9 0SN
Professional ear wax removal Bury clinicians. If you have a blocked ear, come to our ear wax removal Bury clinic. We really are the ear wax removal experts in Bury.
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Nearby Clinics
Nearby clinics include:
- Altrincham Microsuction Ear Wax Removal Altrincham WA15
- Chorley Microsuction Ear Wax Removal Chorley PR7
- Preston Microsuction Ear Wax Removal Preston PR2
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should I book an ear wax removal appointment with Hearing First?
1. Hearing First are the only ear wax removal provider to offer our Waxfree Guarantee™.
2. At Hearing first, we directly employ all of our clinicians – we are not a referral service.
3. All Hearing First clinicians are Audiologists who specialise in hearing – we do not employ pharmacy assistants, podiatrists or beauticians.
4. Our clinicians are highly trained and undergo regular professional development training so that they are up to date in the latest developments in Audiology.
5. At Hearing First all of our clinicians use the Vorotek O-Scope to carry out the wax removal procedure. Unlike loupes, a video-endoscope or the Tympa system, the Vorotek O-Scope maintains depth perception right up to the ear drum, and is therefore much safer than other visualisation methods.
6. All Hearing First clinicians are trained to use the microsuction as well as manual instrument methods, which are the safest and most effective methods of ear wax removal. -
What are the four methods of ear wax removal?
The four methods of ear wax removal are:
1. Irrigation (aka syringing)
2. Endoscopic ear wax removal
3. Microsuction
4. Manual instruments -
Do you use all four methods of ear wax removal?
There are four types of ear wax removal, but while they are all effective in their own way, they are NOT equal in terms of effectiveness and safety. No method of ear wax removal is 100% safe, though some are safer than others, and the safety greatly depends on the fundamental training of the practitioner – does the practitioner have extensive training in the ear, or are they a beautician, podiatrist, pharmacy assistant or other non-specialist technician?
Irrigation: We have NEVER used irrigation, as it has historically had a high incidence of ear drum perforation. We refer to it as “spray and pray”, because during the procedure the ear drum and ear canal cannot be seen as the ear canal is full of water. The relatively high pressure water jet is supposed to be directed at the ear canal wall, but can inadvertently strike the ear drum. This is especially dangerous where there is an ear infection (which can sometimes be silent – i.e. the patient does not experience pain), as the ear drum can be weakened by the infection and be even more at risk of rupture.
Endoscopic: Our founder, Jason Levy, as well as two Audiologists formerly on our staff have thoroughly evaluated the endopscopic method for over a year. While it has the advantage of better visualisation compared to ordinary loupes, and is good for making YouTube videos, it has several disadvantages, namely:
The endoscope is 2.8mm wide, while the suction tube is 2mm wide. The combination of these instruments can make complete wax removal impossible in a narrow ear canal, as well as potentially being uncomfortable for the patient; the endoscope battery gets quite heavy after prolonged use causing the hand to shake, and is therefore not suitable for a wax removal clinic that runs all day; and most importantly, the image from the endoscope is in 2D and therefore gives the clinician no sense of depth perception, making the procedure less safe.Microsuction: We will tend to use microsuction where ear wax has been sufficiently softened. This is considered the safest method of ear wax removal and when performed using a fixed or portable ENT microscope (such as the Vorotek O-Scope) which provides depth perception up the the ear drum, is the safest method of removing ear wax which is close to the end of the ear canal. In the case of ear wax which is very deep, our clinicians will usually use a fine end, which reduces the cross-section of the suction tube by half, and therefore allows four times less air flow, reducing the noise level and making the procedure much more comfortable.
Manual instruments: We tend to use manual instruments where ear wax is too firm, too sticky, or where it is stuck to the walls of the canal. This tends to be the case when the Hearing First Waxbusting Protocol™ has not been followed, but provides an effective method of wax removal in the case where the ear wax has not been sufficiently softened. While our clinicians are highly trained in the use of manual instruments, the main drawback is that the patient will tend to feel some pressure as the instrument engages with the ear wax. This pressure is only temporary, and the relief when the wax is out of your ear and your can hear again is worth it!
In some instances our clinicians will use a combination of microsuction and manual instruments as the ear wax can vary in consistency – some of it will have been there for longer and some of it will have been softened more by the wax softeners that were used. Whichever method is used, as long as you have followed our Waxbusting Protocol™, with our Waxfree Guarantee™ we promise to remove your ear wax at the first appointment, or the second visit is free!
I need ear wax removal using microsuction – do you provide this service?
Yes. All of our microsuction practitioners are trained, certified and insured to provide microsuction ear wax removal.
With 43 locations in London, Berks, Bucks, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Herts, Kent, Leicestershire, Norfolk, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, the West Midlands, Merseyside and Lancashire we’ve got you covered!
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I need ear wax removal using manual instruments – do you provide this service?
Yes. All of our microsuction practitioners are certified, trained and insured to provide manual instrument ear wax removal, which is especially suitable for people who are very sensitive to loud noise.
With 43 locations in London, Berks, Bucks, Cambridgeshire, Essex Herts, Kent, Leicestershire, Norfolk, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, the West Midlands, Merseyside and Lancashire we’ve got you covered!
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How must does ear wax removal cost?
Pricing can vary if it is one or two ears, at peak or off-peak times, how far in advance the booking is made, and by location.
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My ears are very sensitive to loud noise. Is microsuction ear wax removal right for me?
If you find that moderately loud noise like a vacuum cleaner or hand dryer causes you physical pain, then microsuction may not be right for you. Instead, we would recommend manual instrument ear wax removal. Fortunately all of our practitioners are trained to offer manual instrument ear wax removal, which is especially suitable for people who are very sensitive to loud noise.
With 43 locations in London, Berks, Bucks, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Herts, Kent, Leicestershire, Norfolk, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, the West Midlands, Merseyside and Lancashire we’ve got you covered!
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Do You Provide Microsuction Ear Wax Removal For Under 18s?
Yes: We provide microsuction ear wax removal for children aged 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
With 43 locations in London, Berks, Bucks, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Herts, Kent, Leicestershire, Norfolk, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, the West Midlands, Merseyside and Lancashire we’ve got you covered!
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Do You Provide Microsuction Ear Wax Removal For Under 12s?
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, we have unfortunately ceased to offer our service for under 12s.
How do you remove impacted ear wax?
If your ear has been examined by a doctor, nurse or Audiologist and your ear wax has been confirmed as being impacted, you should buy Waxsol from a Pharmacy and use it for two days before your procedure as advised in the patient leaflet. Otherwise we recommend that you use two squirts of Earol spray two to three times a day for at least three days before your procedure. When you come to your appointment, we will discuss any issues that may affect the procedure, examine your ear, then examine your ear with a portable ENT microscope. As long as it is safe to proceed, we will use gentle medical suction as well as specialist ENT instruments to safely and gently remove your impacted ear wax
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Where can I get ear wax removal?
With 43 locations in London, Berks, Bucks, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Herts, Kent, Leicestershire, Norfolk, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, the West Midlands, Merseyside and Lancashire we’ve got you covered!
To find your nearest clinic and to book online, please click this link.
Do I need to soften my ear wax?
If you have confirmed soft ear wax, then you do not need to soften it as it is already soft. Also, if you have a perforated ear drum that has not healed, then you should not use ear drops before a microsuction procedure.
In every other case, pre-softening the wax is recommended: in “Aural microsuction for wax impaction: survey of efficacy and patient perception“, a significant finding was “Patients who had used cerumenolytics [ear drops or sprays] reported significantly less pain and vertigo [dizziness]”. Combining this important information with the study below (Suction-generated noise levels during aural toilet), we can conclude that patients should use 2 to 3 squirts of Earol spray (optionally with the addition of 3 glycerine drops 2 – 3 times a day) for at least 3 days prior to a microsuction procedure. Very hard impacted ear wax can also be softened with Waxsol used for two days prior to a microsuction procedure.
It is worth noting that there has been a recent review of various studies comparing the effectiveness of different types of ear drops. The conclusion is that no one brand of ear drop has been comprehensively shown to be better than any other. Nevertheless, we still recommend the use of Earol spray with the optional addition of glycerine drops as this has been shown to increase the comfort as well as reduce the chances of vertigo during a microsuction procedure.
We specifically recommend you do not use sodium bicarbonate or hydrogen peroxide ear drops: In a study called “Suction-generated noise levels during aural toilet“, noise levels were measured in the ear of an artificial model head using various suction tubes on different substances. It was noted that the suctioning of water generated very high levels of noise (over 130 dB(A)). For this reason we do not generally recommend the use of aggressive ear drops that contain sodium bicarbonate or urea hydrogen peroxide as it can make ear wax very watery, greatly increasing the noise level during the procedure. In addition, prolonged use of sodium bicarbonate ear drops can lead to an opportunistic infection of the ear canal (because sodium bicarbonate reduces the protective acidity level within the canal); and prolonged use of urea hydrogen peroxide drops can cause severe irritation to the skin surface in the ear canal in some people (hydrogen peroxide is bleach, after all).
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On another website it says I don’t need to soften me ear wax. Why do you say it does?
We give research-backed reasons why you need to soften your ear wax in the above answer to “Do I need to soften my ear wax?”
Other websites say you don’t need to soften your ear wax because they want to get you through their door. If they then find that your ear wax is too hard, could you then be sure that they would stop and tell you that they weren’t entirely honest and you do actually need to soften your ear wax – and you’ll have to come back at another time?
We would rather be completely up front, outlining the benefits of pre-softening with Earol for you safety and comfort, as well as it greatly improving the chances of a successful procedure.
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Do you offer ear syringing or ear irrigation?
At the Hearing First Microsuction Ear Wax Removal Network we never syringe or irrigate. Instead, we use the far safer microsuction and manual instrument methods to remove ear wax.
Syringing was routinely offered in GP surgeries, and was largely replaced in the 1980s with electric ear irrigators. However, in a 2002 article (Removal of ear wax | The BMJ), the BMJ reported that ear syringing carries with it a high chance of complications: perforation of the ear drum, otitis externa, damage to the external canal, pain, deafness, vertigo, and tinnitus are all possible with syringing.
Syringing and irrigation is also contraindicated (not recommended) in case of current or previous ear drum perforation, ear infection, presence of a grommet, or a history of ear surgery, whereas microsuction can be safely used in these cases.
Microsuction is much safer than syringing, but requires a significantly higher level of training. All of our audiologists are hand picked and undergo additional training in advanced ear wax removal methods, giving us an unrivalled success rate of 99.8%.
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Do you provide microsuction ear wax removal on weekends?
Yes. Our London Baker Street microsuction ear wax removal clinic is open from 10 am until 4pm on Saturdays. Out of Hours appointments are limited, so please book early at this link.
Do you provide microsuction ear wax removal near me?
Yes! We provide ear wax removal for clients in Bury and other towns and villages in Lancashire.
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How Much Does Ear Wax Removal In Bury Cost?
Pricing can vary if it is one or two ears, at peak or off-peak times, and how far in advance the booking is made.
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Interesting Facts About Bury
- Bury was the Greater Manchester Town of Culture for 2021
- You can get ear wax removal Bury at Moorgate Primary Care Centre, Derby Way, Bury BL9 0NJ
- The name Bury, Buri and Byri comes from the Saxon language and means “a stronghold”
- Microsuction Ear Wax Removal Bury BL9 is just across the road from the Rock Retail Park in Bury
- In ancient times it is thought that the whole area was probably forest, marsh and moorland inhabited by nomadic herdsmen.
- Often praised as the best market in the country, Bury Market has a history going back to the reign of King Henry VI in 1444. There’s a Market Hall and Fish & Meat Hall, open every day except Sunday, as well as an outdoor Open Market that trades on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
- A barrow or funeral mound probably from the Bronze Age was discovered at Whitelow Hill, Ramsbottom some years ago. A number of urns unearthed there are on display in Bury Museum.
- Bury is famous for its black pudding, and you can find great examples of this savoury dish at one of the many butchers’ stalls at the market.
- You might even want to enter the famous World Black Pudding Throwing Championships, which are held each September.
- Bury Metropolitan Borough consists of six towns, Bury, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich. Formed in April 1974 as a result of Local Government re-organisation it was one of the ten original districts that formed the County of Greater Manchester.
- Bury Market is just ten minutes’ walk from microsuction Bury.
- The Romans certainly came to Bury and Gnaeus Julius Agricola Governor of Britain from AD78 to AD87, made a fortress town of Mancunium (Manchester) and built roads out from the town. One of these roads (Watling Street) crossed right through the Borough, running in a straight line through Prestwich, fording the Irwell at Radcliffe and continuing through Starling and Affetside towards the Roman town of Ribchester. Parts of the road are still visible today particularly around Affetside where there is a “cross”. This may or may not be a Roman relic. It is said by some to mark the halfway spot between London and Edinburgh. Its true age is unknown but a plaque lists the stone as an Ancient Monument.
- Bury was the regimental town of the Lancashire Fusiliers, a line infantry regiment of the British Army active from 1688 to 1968 when it was amalgamated with three other regiments. Those 300 or so years are remembered at the well-designed Fusilier Museum, which offers deep insights about some world-changing conflicts. There’s a set of books gifted by Napoleon to the 53rd Regiment while in exile on St Helena, a tunic worn by commander Robert Ross who led a raid on Washington in 1814 and seven Victoria Crosses.
- During medieval times most of the area was held by the Lords of the Manor of Tottington, the De Montbegons. This barony was held on the Honour of Lancaster which had been granted by the King to Roger De Poictou at the end of the 11th century. From 1193 to 1219 Adam De Bury held the manor as “one knight’s fee of ancient tenure”. In the 14th century, Alice De Bury married Roger Pilkington, and the manor therefore passed into the possession of the Pilkington family until 1485 when the lands of Sir Thomas Pilkington were forfeited because of his allegiance to Richard III. The new King, Henry, granted them to one of his staunchest supporters, Thomas, Lord Stanley, who for his services was created Earl of Derby. The Stanley family have been Lords of the Manor ever since.
- It is recommended that you soften your ear wax four times a day for five days prior to your ear wax removal Bury appointment.
- Bury Transport Museum can be found in the Grade II-listed Castlecroft Goods Warehouse, which went up in 1846 for the East Lancashire Railway, and which since the 1970s has housed a fabulous collection of vintage vehicles. The building was restored in 2010 and contains 19th-century steam tractors, buses and trams. The showpiece is Hilda, a steam roller built in 1921 and in service for an amazing 50 years before being rescued from the scrapheap.
- Erected in 1852 and up in the West Pennine Moors outside the town of Ramsbottom is The Peel Monument, which is a 40 metre high Gothic Revival tower on a majestic vantage point at the top of Holcombe Hill. The monument was built in memory of Bury-born statesman Sir Robert Peel, twice the Prime Minster of the UK in the 1830s and 1840s, and best known for police reforms – notably the first professional police force. At this location on the southeastern ridge of the West Pennine Moors there are breathtaking views south over Greater Manchester, Cheshire and across to North Wales. The view is even better from the top of the tower, but you can only climb these 148 steps on heritage days.
- In the south of the area most of the land was acquired by purchase of Lord Grey de Winton and his successor, the Earl of Wilton, is still the present owner.In the Middle Ages the “Black Death” led to a shortage of labour. Land previously ploughed fell into decay. Large areas were turned into pastures and sheep were reared. It was at this time that Bury appears to have become a centre for wool and woollen cloth.
- The Neoclassical Derby Hall on Market Street has been a live music venue since 1979. The Met is a linchpin of the Greater Manchester arts scene and wins awards practically every year, most recently as Small Music Venue of the Year in 2017 (Northern Soul Awards). Joy Division played a curtailed concert here in April 1980, which ended in a riot because troubled frontman Ian Curtis wasn’t present.
- Little changed in Bury until the beginning of the 18th century, when a change in the textile world commenced. John Kay, born at Walmersley, Bury, invested his famous “picking peg” in 1733, which made the shuttle in his hand loom move more quickly. It became known as the “Flying Shuttle” and revolutionised cotton weaving. The Industrial Revolution was soon in full swing, and mills were built almost overnight, relying on the area’s abundant soft water and the plentiful supplies of American cotton brought in from the port of Liverpool. The town of Bury and the surrounding area grew at an astonishing rate.
- Bury Castle: On Castle Square at the south flank of the Parish Church you can find the faint remains of a fortified house, once the seat of the Lords of the Manor of Bury and Pilkington. What’s left of the house dates to 1470 and was built by Sir Thomas Pilkington. It didn’t last long, as Henry VII ordered it to be razed after Thomas Pilkington supported the defeated House of York at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. By 1540 Bury Castle was described as a ruin and come the 19th century most of the stone had been reused to build the growing town. But a site that used to be covered by a car park has been excavated, revealing a section of the inner wall of the moat in a green space that has been open since 2000. You can pick up a leaflet about the castle at the Bury Tourist Information Centre at the Fusilier Museum.
- Little changed in Bury until the beginning of the 18th century, when a change in the textile world commenced. John Kay, born at Walmersley, Bury, invested his famous “picking peg” in 1733, which made the shuttle in his hand loom move more quickly. It became known as the “Flying Shuttle” and revolutionised cotton weaving. The Industrial Revolution was soon in full swing, and mills were built almost overnight, relying on the area’s abundant soft water and the plentiful supplies of American cotton brought in from the port of Liverpool. The town of Bury and the surrounding area grew at an astonishing rate.
- The Heaton Park Tramway is a kilometre-long heritage line for trips on vintage trams or railcoaches from the first half of the 20th century. Heaton Park in Bury was linked to the Manchester Corporation Tramways network in 1903, but trams had lost out to buses by the 1930s and the line was closed down. The Heaton Park Tramway is on some of the park’s original line and opened in 1980, running between Middleton Road and the Boating Lake. Three vehicles serve the line, the finest of which is Manchester Tram number 765, dating to 1914. There are 16 more vehicles under restoration or on show in the depot. You can visit on Saturdays, as well as Wednesdays during the school holidays.
- In 1791 a company called the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Company was formed, and five years later coal was brought to the town by barges. The canal was used on Sundays and at fair time for very popular passenger trips to Bolton. It is still in existence, although now reduced in length, and the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Society are achieving excellent restoration work around Radcliffe. Canal trips are now possible once more.
- A revamped industrial site, Burrs Country Park is on land acquired by Bury Council in 1986. Here before were the Burr and Higher Woodhill cotton mills, and while a lot of the old industrial remnants were removed some intriguing elements have been kept. The water wheel pit is still in place, as are the Burrs mill chimney, the mill floor and the feeder canal for the Elton Reservoir, and all are marked with information boards. These fragments are within almost 90 acres of scenic countryside, with diverse habitats like open fields, woodland, ponds and wetlands.
- The paper industry has grown in the area since the last century and has brought much wealth and prosperity. Even today there are still successful paper mills particularly in Radcliffe and Ramsbottom which place Bury among the most important paper making centres in Europe.
Thanks to Bury Council (https://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=11677) and The Crazy Tourist (https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-things-to-do-in-bury-greater-manchester-england/)