Munro Hearing Solutions

23/03/2026

Thank you for your lovely review Karen!

09/03/2026

Another before and after post! 👂

The pictures in the comments show ear wax deep inside both ear canals. This wax has been pre-treated with bicarbonate of soda ear drops. The photos also show the ear canals afterwards once the wax has been removed. It demonstrates why home remedies to remove ear wax are not recommended.

This is not a unique case; I see it often. It is interesting due to the use of bicarbonate ear drops. I always recommend that my clients use a couple of applications of olive oil to loosen their ear wax prior to attending for an appointment. The reason I suggest olive oil is because it is easy to find, it is inexpensive and doesn't cause the delicate skin of the ear canal to become inflamed. Sometimes clients have already tried different drops or home remedies before contacting me to make an appointment, when they are unsuccessful at removing the wax themselves.

In the before photos you can see that the wax is very soft and sticky looking; this has been caused by the use of bicarbonate of soda ear drops. The wax is also very deep inside the ear canal; this is often caused by the use of cotton buds, but in this case it has been caused by the use of hearing aids in both ears. Deep, sticky wax is often more tricky to remove.

In this case due to the pre treatment with bicarbonate of soda ear drops, microsuction was unsuccessful in clearing the ear canals safely, so I opted to use water irrigation, which has successfully cleared all of the wax.

What you can see in the after photos is a lot of dry flaky skin due to the harshness of the bicarbonate of soda drops. There is also some inflammation in both ear canals. This can take a wee while to resolve depending on the severity.

23/02/2026

Thank you for your kind review David!

07/02/2026

Keeping up with the ChatGPT caricature trend… audiologist edition 🦻💙

Try this for your role and post it in the comments 👇 I want to see what AI thinks you look like at work!

02/02/2026

This next set of plugs are filtered ProtectHear ear protection 👂👷🏍

ProtectHear plugs are an excellent all-round choice due to them being super comfortable. They are made of a very soft silicone and the size / thickness can be altered during the ordering process allowing them to be used in a variety of different situations.

The plugs pictured here are half shell and will be used for motorcycling. These will be comfortable under a motorcyle helmet.

The current complete cost of these plugs, including impression taking, is £155.
All of the options are available to view on my website:
https://www.munrohearingsolutions.com/custom-ear-plugs

19/01/2026

A very interesting before and after post! 👂

The pictures in the comments show the occluded ear canal before ear wax removal, midway through the wax removal and also shows the outside of the clear ear canal afterwards.

This was a very interesting case as you can see. The growth at the entrance of the ear canal is in fact an osteoma. An osteoma is a bony growth. Often they dont require treatment, but I advised this client to seek GP opinion. The client was then onward referred to ENT.
Due to the size and location of this osteoma the plan is to remove it, to prevent hearing issues developing if / when it grows bigger.

05/01/2026

Please protect the delicate structure of your ears and consult an Audiologist or Ear Care Nurse for your ear wax removal appointments.

Extracts from a recent BBC News article regarding the unsafe practice from some earwax removal providers:

A registered ear care nurse has warned of the dangers of unregulated earwax removal services, saying patients are being put at risk.
Regulation around ear wax removal services remains limited and anyone who completes a course can offer these services.
"An awful lot of beauticians are doing ear care after a one-day course," the nurse said.
"Sometimes they are causing damage to the ear canal not doing the procedure in the correct way and don't actually manage to clear the wax either."
The nurse said patients being injured by unqualified providers was a "common" issue, adding: "We get that all the time."

Claire Benton, president of the British Academy of Audiology (BAA), said efforts were under way to regulate the service and while training courses could teach earwax removal, the real risk lay in providers lacking the medical knowledge to identify underlying issues.
She said growing concerns around patient safety had led to the formation of the National Aural Care Strategy Group, which aims to introduce fair and consistent regulation for professionals and set minimum training standards to ensure safe practice.

Read the full article here:

Experts and industry professionals are calling for tougher regulations to safeguard patients.

29/12/2025

Thank you for your kind review Maureen!

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all of my clients past and present 🎅🎄☃️
Thank you for your continued support 😊

21/12/2025

✨🎄Due to a cancellation, I have last minute availability for microsuction today at 12.15pm.

📱Text me on 07799824439 to book! 📆

11/12/2025

🎄✨ For the person who has everything this Christmas.
Give the Gift of Better Hearing ✨🎄
Are you looking for a thoughtful gift for your loved one?
A Munro Hearing Solutions Gift Voucher is the perfect way to show you care.
🎁 Ideal for loved ones who value their hearing health
👂 Professional aural care consultation (with experienced audiologist)
🌟 Optional ear wax removal
📞 To purchase your voucher, call 07799 824439 or contact me via my website: www.munrohearingsolutions.com
Make this Christmas sound wonderful 🎶 💛

24/11/2025

Thank you for your kind review Janet, it was lovely to meet you both!