Frequently Asked Questions

Abeer’s Ear Health Clinic provides a comprehensive range of ear health services, including professional ear wax removal, detailed hearing assessments, expert hearing aid fittings, and supportive tinnitus management programs.

We pride ourselves on attentive listening, building strong connections with our patients, and providing exceptional care. Our goal is to restore sound and empower you through education, ensuring you receive personalized and effective solutions.

We are conveniently located in Birmingham, dedicated to serving the local community with high-quality ear health care.

A hearing assessment at Abeer’s Ear Health Clinic includes a detailed discussion about your hearing history, an examination of your ear canals (otoscopy), and various tests like pure-tone audiometry and speech audiometry to measure your hearing sensitivity and understanding.

The duration can vary, but we ensure enough time is allocated for a thorough evaluation and a clear explanation of your results.

After your assessment, our audiologist will explain your results clearly and discuss any identified hearing loss. We will then present personalised recommendations, which may include options like hearing aids or other management strategies.

A professional hearing assessment is crucial for understanding your auditory health, detecting potential issues early, and guiding effective interventions to maintain or improve your hearing and overall quality of life.

If your hearing assessment reveals a hearing loss that could benefit from amplification, our audiologist will discuss suitable hearing aids as a potential solution. Common signs include difficulty following conversations, needing to turn up TV volume, or struggling in noisy environments.

We offer a diverse selection of the latest hearing aid technologies from leading manufacturers, including discreet in-the-ear models, powerful behind-the-ear options, and rechargeable devices, ensuring we can find the best hearing aids for you.

The fitting process at Abeer’s Ear Health Clinic involves custom programming your chosen hearing aids to your specific hearing loss. We also provide comprehensive guidance on how to use, clean, and care for your devices, along with follow-up appointments for adjustments.

Yes, our commitment extends beyond the initial fitting. We provide ongoing support, advice, and follow-up appointments to ensure you are achieving maximum benefit and satisfaction from your hearing aids.

Microsuction is the safest method for ear wax removal. It’s a gentle, pain-free procedure that most patients describe as comfortable with only minimal discomfort. Unlike ear syringing, which uses high-pressure water and carries risks of infection or eardrum damage, Birmingham microsuction uses controlled suction and direct visualisation to protect your ear canal and eardrum throughout.

Do not use cotton buds or sharp objects in the ear canal – they can push wax further in, scratch the skin cells lining the canal, or even perforate the eardrum. Ear wax removal is considered when wax causes symptoms such as muffled hearing or discomfort, and should always be carried out by a trained professional.

Our pricing is simple and transparent:

• Full ear wax removal treatment: £80
• Home visit service at £120 within Birmingham
• Ear health check (no wax removal): £35
• Microsuction for both ears (ENT specialist): £149

There are no hidden fees. If no excess earwax is found, you’ll only pay for the consultation.

Same-day appointments for ear wax removal are commonly available in private practices like ours. If you’re experiencing sudden hearing loss, severe ear pain, or distressing tinnitus, call us and we’ll do our best to fit you in the same day. For routine ear wax build up, we usually have slots available within 24–48 hours.

No referral is required. You can book directly with our clinic by phone or online. We recommend seeing a doctor first only if you have symptoms like persistent ear pain, discharge, or sudden hearing loss that might suggest a condition beyond earwax buildup. Electronic ear irrigation should only be performed by trained practitioners – and at our clinic, every procedure is carried out by qualified professionals.

Softening the wax with olive oil droplets is recommended before ear wax removal, particularly if your ear wax build has been present for some time. Apply drops for 2–3 days before your visit to soften hardened cerumen. A pharmacist can recommend over-the-counter softening drops if you’re unsure which to use. However, even without pre-softening, our team can assess clinical suitability and proceed with treatment in most cases.

Yes. Ear wax can block the ear canal and affect hearing significantly. Symptoms of ear wax build-up include ear pain and tinnitus, as well as a feeling of fullness, dizziness, and general ear discomfort. Ear wax build-up can cause hearing loss and discomfort that resolves quickly once the excess wax is professionally removed. If you also use hearing aids, even a soft layer of wax can interfere with sound quality – regular professional care helps keep your aids working at their best.

Tinnitus is the perception of sound (like ringing, buzzing, or hissing) in one or both ears when no external sound is present. It’s a symptom, not a disease itself, and can range from mild to debilitating.

While there is currently no single “cure” for tinnitus, there are many effective management strategies and therapies that can significantly reduce its perceived loudness and impact, helping you regain control over your daily life.

Our personalised tinnitus management plans may include sound therapy (e.g., using sound maskers or hearing aids with masking features), counselling and education, and lifestyle advice to help you understand and cope with your tinnitus.

We conduct thorough assessments to understand your unique experience with tinnitus and then develop a customised management plan. We provide ongoing support and guidance to help you reduce the impact of tinnitus on your well-being.