Getting Your Ears Syringed

by Donna Milligan
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Home from my travels, I noticed my ear
Was feeling bunged up; an infection I feared
So soon as I could, I went to the doc'
To try to find out just why it felt blocked

A build-up of wax makes your hearing quite dull
I felt a bit deaf and my ear felt quite full
The doc' looked inside it and spotted some wax
"We'll have to syringe it to get rid of that"

He thought this could be the best option for me
As the wax was affecting my hearing, you see
He'd also be able to check the ear drum behind
In case there was an infection lurking inside

I was prescribed some drops to use for a few days
To loosen the wax to prepare for the next stage
Sometimes this can be enough in itself
But my ears needed a little extra help

I wasn't quite sure just what "syringing" meant
It's not as bad as it sounds: no needle or pipette!
The tool they use is an electronic machine
Which sprays in water to rinse your ear clean

It felt unusual having something in my ear
But it didn't hurt - there's nothing to fear
Once the plug of wax had been washed away
I was able to hear again - hooray!

The doctor's advice? Don't use those cotton buds!
They're not the safest tool with which to prod
They can actually push wax further into the ear
So avoid poking, pushing and picking, you hear?

You can help your ears to clean themselves
By adding olive oil, so there's no need to delve
Adding a couple of drops now and then
Can prevent an annoying wax build-up problem

Don't worry about having your ears syringed
It's only the idea that makes you cringe
Afterwards they will feel clean and clear
And better still - you'll be able to hear!