ROSEANNE AITKEN - HCPI, UKEARTRAINING Cert
Microsuction Ear Wax Removal
Do you need earwax removal?
. Do you experience a feeling of fullness in your ears with a loss of hearing as well?
. Do you often have difficulty hearing, even in quiet settings?
. Do you have earache or tinnitus?
If you answer “yes” to any of these, it may be due to excessive wax build-up in your ears.
Different methods for earwax removal
1 Microsuction earwax removal
Microsuction is the process of removing wax from your ears by using a small suction tube and probe to gently remove any excess wax in the ear.
There are some ear-related conditions that can mean you are not able to have microsuction performed. This includes suffering from regular ear infections or having a perforated ear drum and will be discussed after going through a list of medical questions with you.
How does microsuction work?
The clinician will have a look in your ears using an otoscope, which is a magnification tool with a light on it. This allows us to ensure the wax in your ears is soft enough to be removed using microsuction.
If the wax is soft, the clinician will gently insert the suction tube and probe into your ear to remove the wax. To ensure the wax is soft you are advised to use wax softening drops such as medical olive oil or Earol drops for three to five days before arriving for ear wax removal.
2 Wax removal by irrigation
Gentle water irrigation is the modern, safer replacement for traditional ear syringing alongside microsuction. Your clinician will recommend the best method for your ears on the day. The same ear-related conditions which may prevent microsuction apply to the irrigation method.
Ear irrigation involves gently pushing water through the ear canal to flush out the wax. This is not the same as ear syringing which was a harsh treatment in use many years ago.
NOTE
Only patients 18 + are accepted for treatment.
Free follow-up if wax can’t be fully removed first time
Roseanne’s career has spanned decades in the medical device sector supporting and training product use in a wide range of surgical and medical indications.
These include orthopaedics, pain management, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, ENT and wound healing.
Roseanne’s SCUBA diving hobby led her to seek out regular treatment for ear wax removal spanning more than 30 years. An understanding of evolving safe treatment in the removal of ear wax and her personal experience of ear wax removal, encouraged Roseanne to obtain certified and accredited qualifications in ear wax removal to assist patients in an effective manner she would prefer to be treated.
Roseanne brings her expertise and experience in ear wax removal to The Coach House Clinic to assist patients with the safest and easiest way to get rid of excess or stubborn earwax.
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Dr ANNE-MARIE LISTER - DClinPsy, DPhiloxon, MAoxon, DipCog
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Anne-Marie is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist (BPS), registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC), and is an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP).
Anne-Marie completed her Psychological Medicine research doctorate at the University of Oxford in 2002, before earning her professional doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway University of London in 2005.
Anne-Marie has more than 20 years of clinical experience, working across NHS services, student services, workplace wellbeing and private practice, as well as actively engaging with training and clinical developments. She provides individual therapy with adults (over 18 years of age).
Anne-Marie’s clinical and personal practices draw upon an evidence-based range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Systemic Therapies. She has developed a highly capable level of clinical expertise to work effectively with clinical and life-stage problems, including generalised anxiety, health anxiety, phobias and social phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, depression, weight management, post viral fatigue management, and relationship difficulties.
Anne-Marie has a strongly collaborative style and is adept at working holistically, whilst delivering targeted approaches. She is well placed to offer a tailored approach to your individual needs.
Anne-Marie is based at Coach House Clinic on Wednesdays.
To book an appointment with her, please use this email:
anne-marie@listerpsychology.com
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