End the discomfort of muffled hearing and ear pressure with a professional assessment. We offer specialised earwax removal techniques. For more difficult cases, our impacted earwax removal service provides a gentle resolution for adults and children alike.
We understand that parents need a trusted service for kids in Singapore, so we prioritise a patient, unhurried approach in a calm environment. To help you plan your visit, we provide full transparency on the price of our procedures and offer concierge support for your insurance and administrative needs.
Ear wax removal is a commonly performed procedure at Allergy & Sinus ENT Specialist Centre, Head & Neck Surgery Singapore. It is important that you seek an ENT specialist to ensure the right procedure is conducted if you are suspected of impacted earwax.
Too often, patients make the mistake of seeking the wrong method of earwax removal or attempting to remove earwax by themselves. This could result in injuries to the ear, which may worsen your ear condition.
Ear wax removal should be performed by an ENT specialist to ensure safety and prevent exacerbating the condition.
There are three ways to perform earwax removal. The suitability will depend upon:
Upon assessing these factors, an ENT specialist will determine the best method for earwax removal. Below is a table detailing the different methods and factors to consider.
Ear wax removal can be used in the treatment of earaches, tinnitus, and impacted ear wax.You may be advised to perform earwax treatment for the conditions below:
Upon completing treatment, one can expect symptoms such as blocked ear sensation or hearing loss, itchiness, leakage from wax discharge, odour, cough, and earache to be alleviated.
Every patient reports instant relief and reduced discomfort after an earwax removal treatment. If an infection is identified, you will be given appropriate treatment, including antibiotics, to improve your condition. In these cases, recovery from ear symptoms may take longer.
Additionally, if there are concomitant signs of dermatological conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or seborrhoeic dermatitis, you will be referred to a dermatologist to ensure appropriate and timely management can be conducted.
Usually, a single session of earwax removal will be sufficient. In the event that overproduction of earwax is identified, you may be advised to return after 6-12 months following the initial visit. It is important that you do not insert any instruments, including cotton buds, into your ear canals, which may aggravate the ear condition.
Most importantly, after treatment in the ENT clinic, you will be taught appropriate measures to keep your ears free of recurrent impacted earwax at home, independently.
The price of earwax removal in Singapore at a specialist level typically starts at $180 for the cleaning procedure, with initial consultation fees around $180.
While the cost of earwax removal in Singapore can vary depending on the severity of the blockage, our clinic prioritises transparency to eliminate the financial burden.
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To ensure the most effective and comfortable earwax removal service in Singapore, we recommend following these simple steps:
You will benefit from an assessment at our earwax removal clinic in Singapore if you belong to any of the following clinical groups:
Dr. Somasundaram Subramaniam is a Senior Consultant ENT Specialist exclusively accredited by the Singapore Ministry of Health and the Singapore Medical Council. He brings over 20 years of medical experience and a unique background across European, North American, and Singaporean medical systems.
We utilise the clinical gold standard technique in Singapore. This ensures a safer, drier, and more comfortable experience for those seeking an earwax removal service in Singapore.
Dr. Soma is positioned as the solution for the "Failed Patient," specifically targeting impacted earwax removal in Singapore for those whose blockages are too deep or hard for home remedies or general practitioners to resolve.
We offer a dedicated earwax removal for kids in Singapore, focusing on a gentle, unhurried, and child-friendly approach. Our team ensures that young patients feel safe and parents remain informed throughout the assessment, protecting your child's hearing and comfort.
We provide total transparency on the cost of ear wax removal in Singapore and handle all administrative logistics, including Integrated Shield Plan claims and Letters of Guarantee (LOG), for medically necessary specialist procedures. However, please do note that ear cleaning for impacted ear wax or ear infections is not coverable under Medisave or Integrated Shield Plan policies, as per MOH and CPF rules.
To ensure ease of access for busy professionals and multi-generational families, our specialist clinics are strategically located across Singapore at Paragon Medical Centre (Orchard), and Parkway East Specialist Hospital (Joo Chiat/East Coast).
From obtaining a Letter of Guarantee (LOG) from your insurer to securing a pre-authorisation certificate, we’ll do the necessary paperwork for you.
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Corporate Plans:
A Direct, Focused Clinical Evaluation with Dr Soma, a Consultant ENT Specialist trained in advanced endoscopic techniques at The Ohio State University, USA.
Precision Diagnostic Visualisation using specialised ear endoscopy to accurately identify the extent of your blockage and rule out underlying infections.
A Painless Gold Standard Resolution utilising microsuction earwax removal in Singapore to safely restore your hearing.
A Transparent Financial Counselling Session where our team handles your financial queries, ensuring total clarity on the price of earwax removal in Singapore. Please note that ear cleaning for impacted earwax or ear infections is not covered under Medisave or Integrated Shield Plan policies, as per MOH and CPF rules.
If you are seeking a definitive assessment to resolve persistent blockages through professional earwax removal in Singapore, our dedicated medical team is ready to provide the advanced diagnostic expertise and seamless administrative concierge support you demand.
A professional specialist session typically starts from $180 for the clinical cleaning procedure, plus the initial consultant fees, which are separate.
Yes, it is considered the clinical gold standard because it utilises high-magnification microscopy to provide a clear view of the ear canal. Unlike traditional syringing, microsuction ear wax removal in Singapore is a dry, gentle technique that restores hearing clarity while minimising the risk of eardrum trauma.
Hard or deep-seated debris often requires impacted earwax removal in Singapore, performed by an experienced ENT specialist. Seeking specialist care is critical if home remedies fail, as attempting to clear an impacted blockage yourself can lead to further obstruction or injury.
Yes, our clinic provides a gentle earwax removal service in Singapore specifically designed for the sensitive needs of young patients. We use child-sized instruments and a patient, unhurried approach to ensure the safety and comfort of your child during the assessment.
ENT specialists, also known as otolaryngologists, have undergone additional years of post-graduate medical training to treat medical conditions of the ears. Sometimes, ear impaction may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition which requires immediate intervention. By choosing an ENT specialist in Singapore for your earwax removal, you are more likely to find a resolution to the causes of your earwax impaction.
There is currently no scientific evidence that the ear candling method of removing earwax is effective. In fact, you are more likely to cause more harm than good. Some of the risks associated with ear candle treatments are burns, obstruction or blockage of the ear canal caused by dripping wax, perforated (torn) eardrums, hearing loss, and outer ear infection. We firmly advise against this treatment method.
It is not recommended to use cotton swabs or buds to clean the ear canals. Complications occur when patients dig deep into their ears, pushing the wax buildup closer to their eardrums. Additionally, some patients also present with cotton debris from the swabs in their ears and injury to the intricate structure of their ears, resulting in ear infections and very impacted ear cerumen.
Allergy & Sinus ENT Specialist Centre, Head & Neck Surgery Singapore
MBBCh (IRE) | DOHNS (ENG) | MMED-ORL (NUS) | FRCS-ORL (ENG)
Consultant ENT Specialist and Surgeon
Your Partner in Sinus, Allergy and ENT Health
Dr Soma Subramaniam is a MOH-accredited ENT specialist with fellowship training in endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. He is Past President of the Singapore ENT Society and Founding President of the ASEAN Rhinologic Society. Dr Soma is committed to patient care, teaching, and advancing ENT knowledge through research and training the next generation of specialists.
321 Joo Chiat Place #05-01 Parkway East Specialist Hospital
Singapore 427990
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 12.30pm
290 Orchard Road #09-20/21 Paragon Medical Centre
Singapore 238859
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 12.30pm
Phone
+65 6517 9760
+65 6320 0310
(Calls only available during clinic opening hours)
+65 9856 8391
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enquiry@drsomaent.com
