Foreign Objects in the Ear – Did You Know?
At Optimal Ear Care Services, we regularly remove foreign objects from the ear canal — and surprisingly, most cases are in adults rather than children.
Common items we safely remove include:
• Hearing aid domes
• Ear plugs
• Cotton buds
• Pen tips
• Insects
Inserting objects into the ear can lead to discomfort, blockage, or injury. As a general rule, nothing smaller than your elbow should go into your ear.
If you’re concerned that something may be in your ear, we can help quickly and safely — often avoiding the need for a long wait at A&E.
✔ Fully trained and insured
✔ Over 18 years of nursing experience
✔ Established in 2016
📍 Based in Needham Market (IP6 8BB)
🏠 Home visits available
Take a look at our latest cotton bud removal video — our third this month — to see how common this issue really is.
Your ear health is in safe hands.
