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Ear Lavage for Kids — Safe, Gentle Earwax Removal So

Your Child Can Hear Clearly Again.

Because blocked ears aren't just uncomfortable — they can affect your child's hearing, focus,

and everything in between.

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If your child has been complaining about muffled hearing, ear fullness, or ringing in their ears — it might

not be an infection. It might just be earwax. Earwax buildup is more common in kids than most parents

realize, and when it hardens and blocks the ear canal, it can cause real discomfort and even temporary

hearing loss. At Fairway Children's Medical Group, we safely flush out the blockage using a gentle

warm water or saline irrigation — quick, comfortable, and effective. Most kids walk out hearing better

than they have in weeks.

And we never just dive in. Before any irrigation, our team examines the ear to make sure the eardrum is

intact and that there's no infection or other issue that needs to be addressed first. Safety always comes

before the procedure — and that's exactly why professional ear lavage at Fairway Children’s

Medical Group is so much safer than anything you'd try at home. No cotton swabs, no at-home kits, no

risk of making it worse — just a gentle, expert flush, and your child is good to go.

What sets us apart

We Check Before We Flush —

Always

Before any irrigation, we examine

your child's ear to make sure it's

safe to proceed. No intact eardrum,

no infection? Then and only then

do we move forward — because

safety is always step one.

Gentle Warm Water Irrigation —

Comfortable for Kids

We use a controlled, gentle stream

of warm water or saline to flush

the wax out safely — no harsh

tools, no sharp instruments, no

pain. Just a warm, soothing flush

that gets the job done.

Immediate Relief — Right Here in

One Visit

No referrals, no ENT specialist

needed for routine earwax

removal. We handle it right here

at Fairway in one quick visit — and

your child leaves feeling the

difference immediately.

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Ear Lavages Q&A

What are the common signs that I might need an ear lavage?

The most common signs of impacted earwax that may require an ear lavage include:

👉 Sudden or partial hearing loss, which may worsen over time.

👉 A feeling of fullness or blockage in the ear.

👉 Earache or discomfort.

👉 Tinnitus (a ringing or buzzing sound in the ear).

👉 Dizziness or a feeling of imbalance.

👉 Itching in the ear canal.

Is an ear lavage a painful procedure?

No, an ear lavage is generally not painful when performed correctly by a trained professional. You will typically feel a sensation of warmth and a gentle pressure or bubbling within the ear canal as the warm water is introduced. If you feel any sharp pain or severe dizziness, the procedure is stopped immediately. In some cases, a clinician may recommend using softening drops for a few days before the procedure to make the wax removal even gentler.

If I suspect my child has earwax impaction, where can I go for safe, professional ear lavage?

If your child is experiencing symptoms of earwax impaction, it is important to seek professional pediatric care for a proper diagnosis and safe removal. We are pleased to offer this gentle and necessary service at Fairway Children's Medical Group. Our pediatricians are trained to safely evaluate and manage cerumen impaction in children using methods like ear lavage, ensuring a comfortable and effective experience for your little one.

For safe and professional ear lavage and all your child's ear health needs, trust the experienced providers at Fairway Children's Medical Group.