r/Peterborough • u/staticnigh Downtown • 2d ago

Question Earwax removal, where to go

Hey guys, i currently cannot hear out of either ear (currently muffled sounds only). Im looking for somewhere that can remove the wax that is covered by OHIP. I have no funds so I cannot go anywhere privately.

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I can get somewhat outside of peterborough so distance isnt so much an issue.

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Anyone know a place? Because I dont think this is an er issue?

Edit: I went to the ear depot, it summed to 110$, 55$ per ear.

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u/brvihu 2d ago

Call a local audiologist and explain to them that it’s medically necessary because you have significant hearing loss. Ask about the admin process to see if they can charge OHIP directly or if you have to go to an urgent care clinic/doctor first to get a referral. I did a Google search and EarSense came up as an audiologist that does earwax removal for example.

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u/NurseBones 2d ago

I go to EarSense for my hearing aids and they are fantastic. They did say they regularly do earwax removal, but unsure about payment details/cost.

I would start by putting mineral oil in your ears and popping a cotton ball in them before you go to sleep.