Ear Wax Removal & Cleanings | Montreal

The most common symptoms of impacted ear wax include a sudden or gradual decrease in hearing, a sensation of fullness or blockage in the ear canal, ringing (tinnitus), or mild ear discomfort. Some individuals may also experience dizziness or chronic itching. If you are experiencing these symptoms, attempting to clear the blockage with cotton swabs or Q-tips at home often pushes the wax deeper against the eardrum, making professional mobile nurse irrigation necessary.

No, you do not need a doctor's referral or medical requisition to book our private at home ear cleaning service. Genexia Health provides direct, immediate access to professional ear irrigation without the hassle of clinic waiting rooms. However, our mobile nurses will conduct a thorough visual assessment of your ear canal with an otoscope before starting the procedure to ensure it is completely safe to proceed.

 Our certified mobile nurses use a professional ear irrigation method with warm water to safely flush out stubborn blockages. This controlled, low pressure water stream gently breaks up and displaces impacted cerumen without touching or risking damage to delicate internal ear structures. The entire process is clean, painless, and performed in the comfort of your home or office.

To ensure a completely successful and comfortable ear cleaning, you can use mineral oil, olive oil, or baby oil to soften the earwax before the cleaning. Apply a few drops for a few days before the procedure. Basically any oil except motor oil!!! Doing this for 2 to 3 days actively breaks down and loosens hard, impacted cerumen, allowing the nurse's water irrigation system to flush out the blockage much faster and more gently during a single visit.

Yes, ear irrigation is strictly avoided if you have a known perforated eardrum, a current active ear infection with discharge, or a history of recent ear surgery. During the mandatory pre-cleaning otoscopic examination, our nurse looks for these specific contraindications. If an issue is detected, we prioritize your safety by halting the procedure and, if needed, connecting you with our staff Nurse Practitioner to discuss alternative medical treatments.

Yes, our mobile nursing fees and private ear wax removal services are generally eligible for partial or full reimbursement under most Canadian private health insurance plans. Following your home visit, Genexia Health immediately issues a detailed medical receipt. You can submit this directly to providers like Blue Cross, Great-West Life, Sun Life, or Desjardins to recover your out of pocket expenses.