Urgent care, ENT, audiologist or CERA Ear Clinic — all four can remove ear wax, but not the same way. What each setting actually does, and how to choose.

A microsuction appointment takes under 30 minutes and needs no preparation from you. Here is the whole visit, step by step, and what it actually feels like.

Cerumen impaction—the clinical term for blocked earwax—affects approximately 10% of children and 5% of adults at any given time. Despite being one of the most common causes of hearing difficulties, it often goes undiagnosed for weeks because the symptoms develop gradually and mimic other conditions.

Microsuction is the gold standard for ear wax removal, offering what irrigation cannot: high success rates on impacted wax and a comfortable patient experience. Irrigation fails in 37% of difficult cases, often leaving patients in pain with wax still stuck. Learn more about what makes Microsuction the superior option here.

What is Ear Wax? Ear wax might seem like a nuisance, but it’s actually one of your body’s most important protectors. Yet millions of Americans unknowingly damage their ears trying to remove it. Learn what ear wax really does, why cotton swabs are dangerous, and when you need professional help.