Preparing for a visit · 3 November 2026
Ask what the appointment includes
Check whether the visit begins with an examination, what the fee covers and what happens if treatment is unsuitable. Mention any access or communication needs when speaking to the clinic, through an appropriate private channel.
Check before using drops
Ask a clinician or pharmacist whether drops are suitable and follow their individual advice. Do not use ear drops if you have a perforated eardrum. There is no universal preparation plan on this demo.
Leave the cotton buds out
Do not put fingers or objects such as cotton buds into your ears to remove wax. If your hearing changes suddenly or worsens over a few days or weeks, seek prompt clinical advice rather than waiting for a routine wax appointment.
Use trusted clinical guidance.
This article is general information, not personal medical advice. Check the NHS: Earwax build-up for the source guidance. Clinical copy checked 3 November 2026.
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