How do I know if I have an earwax problem?

How can I flush my ears at home?

Some say to remove any visible discharge or earwax using cotton wool. Hold the bottle in your hand to warm it – cold ear drops can make you feel dizzy. Lie on your side with the affected ear facing up to put the drops in. Gently pull and push your ear to work the drops in. Stay lying down for 5 minutes so the drops don’t come out.
Other, smarter people, say that you should not endanger your hearing by using home remedies. Get seen by trained professionals at your nearest Audiology Clinic, making sure they use the latest microsuction earwax removal system. Totally painless, totally safe.

How does the doctor clean out your ears?

If wax buildup is the issue, your doctor will perform the irrigation in their office using a syringe-like tool. This tool will be used to insert water or a water and saline mixture into the ear to flush out the wax. You may feel slight discomfort from the water in your ear or from holding your ear in place. At least the old-school does.
These days the safest and totally painless way to do it is to get microsuction earwax removal treatment at your local Audiology Clinic. No discomfort, no messy fluids swishing around in your ear canal. Just peace of mind that you have just had the best treatment for earwax removal.