If you’re experiencing discomfort, muffled hearing, or pain in your ear, you might be wondering — is it just ear wax, or could it be something more serious like an ear infection?
Knowing the difference is key to getting the right care. At Hear Now, we offer professional mobile ear health checks and HD digital otoscopy using the Tympa system — so you can finally see what’s going on inside your ears.
Here’s how to tell the difference between ear wax build-up and an ear infection, and how our services can help you take the guesswork out of ear care.
🔍 Common Signs of Ear Wax Buildup
Ear wax (cerumen) is completely normal, but when it builds up, it can cause:
- 👂 Muffled or reduced hearing
- 🔇 A feeling of fullness or blockage
- 🔄 Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- 😬 Mild discomfort but usually no sharp pain
- 👃 Occasionally a mild odour
💡 Key clue: The discomfort tends to be dull, not sharp, and there’s usually no fever or fluid leakage.
🔥 Signs It Might Be an Ear Infection
An ear infection, especially in the middle ear, may show:
- ⚡ Sharp or throbbing ear pain
- 🤒 Fever or general unwellness
- 💧 Discharge or fluid leaking from the ear
- 🔊 Sudden hearing loss
- 😵 Dizziness or balance issues
These symptoms often come on quickly and may worsen without treatment.
🛠️ Why Guessing Isn’t Enough
The problem? These symptoms can overlap — and you can’t see inside your own ears. That’s where Hear Now steps in.
Using the Tympa system, we provide:
- ✅ HD digital otoscopy – a clear visual of your ear canal and eardrum
- ✅ Real-time image sharing – you see what we see
- ✅ Safe wax removal using micro-suction
- ✅ Referrals if infection is detected or further care is needed
All done in the comfort of your home in the DY postcode area.
📍 Mobile Ear Health Checks in the DY Postcode
Whether you’re in Dudley, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, or anywhere in the DY area, our mobile clinicians come to you — fully trained and equipped to identify the issue and help you hear clearly again.
📞 Don’t Wait – Know for Sure
If you’re unsure whether you have an ear infection or just a wax blockage, let Hear Now take the stress away. With a simple, non-invasive ear health check, you’ll know exactly what’s going on — and what to do next.
📍 Mobile appointments across the DY postcode area
📞 Call or WhatsApp: 07799 062999
🌐 Book online: www.hear-now.co.uk
👍 Why Choose Hear Now?
- Advanced Tympa system diagnostics
- Professional, mobile service
- Clear answers and effective treatment
- Peace of mind — delivered to your doorstep
“See inside your ears. Understand your hearing. Feel better — fast.”
