Earwax Removal
Safe, Office-Based Earwax Removal
If your hearing has gone muffled, your ear feels plugged, or your hearing aids keep whistling, it's often impacted cerumen. Earwax removal in Burbank, CA at Sound Advice starts with a careful otoscopic exam, then Dr. Beverly Lew, Au.D. selects the safest method for your ear — curet, gentle earwax irrigation, or low-pressure suction. No cotton swabs, no candles, no over-the-counter guesswork — just professional earwax removal from a licensed audiologist.
Why See an Audiologist Instead of an ENT
An ear cleaning audiologist can usually see and treat earwax buildup the same week — no specialist referral, no long ENT wait. Sound Advice has handled cerumen removal in Burbank for more than three decades, and Dr. Lew can spot deeper concerns the moment the canal is clear. If we find an infection, eardrum perforation, or other medical issue during your visit, we coordinate the right ENT referral; otherwise, you walk out hearing better that afternoon.
60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee on Every Pair
Every prescription hearing aid fitted at Sound Advice is backed by a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Wear them at work, at restaurants, in the studio, and at home — if they aren't the right fit after 60 days, bring them back and we'll exchange them for a different model. Real life is the only test that counts.
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What real Burbank patients — musicians, parents, seniors, and Veterans — say about hearing better with Sound Advice.
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Serving Los Angeles, North Hollywood & Burbank
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Sound Advice is on the first floor of the University of La Verne building in the Burbank media district — wheelchair accessible. Call or request an appointment online.
- Rated 4.9/5 from 158+ Google reviews
- Women-owned practice, est. 1991
- Doctor of Audiology — 30+ years exp
- 60-day satisfaction guarantee
- Wheelchair accessible, on-site parking
“Dr. Lew and her team are exceptional. From the front desk to the testing booth, everyone takes the time to explain what's happening and answer every question. My hearing aids were fitted carefully, and the follow-up visits made all the difference. Honest, thorough, and genuinely caring care.”— Sound Advice patient
Sound Advice
Burbank4001 W Alameda Ave #101, Burbank, CA 91505
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Earwax Removal FAQs
Common questions about earwax removal in Burbank, CA — appointment length, the methods Sound Advice uses, signs of an earwax blockage, and how often to schedule professional ear cleaning.
Most professional ear cleaning visits at Sound Advice run 20 to 40 minutes from start to finish. Dr. Lew begins with an otoscopic look at both canals to grade the buildup and rule out medical issues like eardrum perforations, infections, or foreign bodies. Then she selects the safest method — usually curet for soft, accessible wax; earwax irrigation with body-temperature water for harder plugs; or low-pressure suction for sticky cerumen near the eardrum. After removal, both ears are re-examined and any home-care guidance is given. Bring your hearing aids if you wear them — we'll check and clean them while you're here.
Classic signs of an earwax blockage include sudden muffled hearing in one ear, a feeling of fullness or pressure, mild pain or itching, ringing in the ear, dizziness, or a cough triggered by ear stimulation. Hearing-aid wearers often notice persistent feedback (whistling) or a sudden drop in volume that doesn't resolve after charging or changing batteries.
Most of these symptoms can also be caused by infections, eardrum issues, sudden hearing loss, or other medical concerns — which is exactly why a quick in-office exam is the smartest first move instead of guessing at home.
Considerably. Cotton swabs, ear candles, and home water-jet kits are leading causes of canal abrasions, eardrum perforations, infections, and impacted wax pushed deeper than it started. A licensed audiologist works under direct visualization with appropriately sized instruments and never blindly probes the ear canal.
If your hearing has changed or your ear feels blocked, professional earwax removal in a clinical setting is the right move — even more so for hearing-aid users, anyone with a history of ear surgery or perforation, anyone on blood thinners, or anyone whose canals are unusually narrow or curved.
It depends on your physiology. Many adults never need professional cleaning — wax migrates out of the canal on its own with normal jaw motion. Patients with narrow or hairy canals, hearing aids, regular earplug use (musicians, motion-picture sound pros, factory workers, swimmers), or a history of earwax buildup treatment often benefit from a check every 6 to 12 months.
If you're a hearing-aid wearer, an annual ear wax extraction in Burbank, CA visit folds neatly into your hearing-aid follow-up. To schedule, call 818-841-0066 or request an appointment online.