We’ve been here before folks. And what a nuisance. Due to the Level 3 Lockdown that is currently in place in Auckland we are unable to run our business in the same way we normally can. We are still able to carry out aural toilet (ear cleaning) for people who have an urgent need for…
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5 reasons your ears might feel blocked
Most people assume that when their ears feel blocked it is because they have wax in their ear canals. However, blocked ears are not always caused by wax. The most common reasons for a blocked feeling in your ear or ears are: Wax blocking your ear canal A small amount of wax in your ear…
Should I use ear drops before visiting Boutique Ear Care?
Our wonderful ear nurses, Jing and Cynthia, do not recommend you put anything in your ear canals to soften the cerumen prior to your visit with them. GPs used to recommend softeners, but that was because ear cleaning was carried out by syringing. Syringing is far more effective with softened cerumen. As we use microsuction to…
We are open!
As of midnight tonight, New Zealand will be in Level 2, and we will be able to resume delivering our services. We are very excited – we can’t wait to see you all. We figure that some of you will be equally happy to see us! Don’t forget that we have an online booking system…
Looking after your ears from home
We understand that, particularly for those of you who use our services on a regular basis, it will be a bit of a struggle to manage when you can’t see us as you normally do. We have put together some do’s and don’ts to help get you through: Don’t Use cotton buds. Since you are…
Surfer’s Ear
What is it? Surfer’s Ear, or Swimmer’s Ear are the common names given to what medical specialists call exostoses. Exostoses is due to new bone formation in the ear canal in response to regular contact with cold water or cold air. Symptoms If you have small exostoses, then you are unlikely to experience any problems….