18/10/2026
Ear wax build up symptoms, and the signs it's something else 👂
Wax usually feels like:
✅ A full or blocked ear
✅ Muffled hearing
✅ Itching, an ache, or ringing
It's more likely if you wear hearing aids or earplugs, have narrow ear canals, work somewhere dusty, or you're older.
But it's probably NOT just wax if:
⚠️ You've lost hearing suddenly in one ear. Go to ED
⚠️ It's painful with discharge or fever. See your GP
⚠️ The room is spinning. Wax can make you feel off balance, but it's rarely behind true vertigo
Conditions apply under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.
Book now at Hills Audiology.
📞 (02) 7226 5899
🌐 hillsaudiology.com.au
📍 Suite 4, 15 Terminus St, Castle Hill NSW 2154