Ear Infection Cleaning : Understanding Outer Ear Infections

Outer ear infections, also known as otitis externa, are common conditions that can lead to pain, itching, and inflammation in the ear canal. These infections are often caused by bacteria or fungi and can result in a buildup of infective debris, which exacerbates symptoms and delays healing.

Ear Infection Cleaning : What Causes Them?

  • Microorganisms: Bacteria, viruses, and fungi are the primary causes behind outer ear infections.
  • Skin Breaks and Moisture: Pathogens can enter through breaks in the skin, often caused by excessive moisture or injuries. For example, contaminated water from swimming or bathing, and visiting tropical countries can lead to swimmer’s ear (otitis externa).

Microsuction Ear Cleaning: Outer Ear Infections

Ear cleaning is crucial for promoting healing and maintaining ear health. At The Ear Nurses at Crystal Clear Ears, our expert Ear Nurses use advanced microsuction technology to ensure a thorough clinically proven method of cleaning infective debris to promote the healing process.

Why Choose Microsuction for Ear Cleaning?

Microsuction is a modern, precision-based technique that offers numerous benefits over traditional ear cleaning methods.

  • Precise Debris Removal: Microsuction uses a high-resolution binocular glasses to visualise your ear canal and suction device to accurately remove earwax, and infected debris from the outer ear canal. This precision helps prevent damage to the ear canal and promotes faster healing.
  • Gentle and Comfortable: Unlike other methods that may involve water or manual removal, microsuction is gentle and avoids unnecessary discomfort. It is suitable for patients of all ages, including children.
  • Enhanced Healing: By removing blockages efficiently, microsuction helps reduce inflammation and infection, facilitating a quicker recovery process for anti microbrial ear drops to take full affect.

FEES & Charges

Ear examination and consultation fee of both ears: $170
Goverment Pension/DVA/Health Care Card/We Care card holders: $160
(not Seniors Card)

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Did you know that:

  • Ears naturally produce ear wax
  • Ears have a built in self-cleaning mechanism
  • The skin cells inside the ear canal function like a conveyor belt pushing the ear wax out of the ear

Blockages can occur in your ears if your self-cleaning mechanism is affected if you:

  • Use cotton earbuds
  • Wear airpod/ headphones
  • Wear hearing aids
  • Swim regularly

Genetics can cause blockages due to the ear canal being:

  • Narrow
  • Curvy
  • Hairy
  • Excess skin

Environmental causes can block your ears if exposed to:

  • Dust
  • Cold wind and climate
  • Loud noise

DO’S & DON’TS

  • Gently wipe the visible part of your ear with a damp cloth.
  • Use ear plugs in loud environments.
  • See an ear nurse for gentle microsuction cleaning about once per year.
  • Use cotton buds (they can push ear wax further in or even damage your ear drum).
  • Use ear candles as these have been proven ineffective and misleading  (Seely et al, 1996).
  • Attempt to clean anywhere in your ear that you cannot see.
  • Stick anything in your ear smaller than your elbow.
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