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Ear Cleaning and Earwax Removal in Portland, OR
Are your ears itchy, plugged or making everything sound muffled? AFC Urgent Care Portland offers professional ear cleaning on a walk-in basis, so you can get relief without waiting for an appointment.
Our providers use the right tools and techniques to remove built-up wax safely, which can improve your hearing and ease itching and discomfort.
- Walk-ins welcomeOr book online ahead
- Safe, gentle removalNo cotton swabs needed
- In-network with most insurersSelf-pay options available
- 9 Portland and Vancouver clinicsBook the one closest to you
When to See a Provider for Ear Cleaning
Ears usually clean themselves. Earwax (cerumen) protects the ear canal, fights bacteria and keeps dirt and water out, so you should not clean your ears if you do not need to.
Sometimes wax builds up faster than it clears. When it gets thick enough to block sound from reaching the eardrum, a provider can remove it using softening drops, gentle irrigation or small instruments, depending on what your ear needs.
Signs You Need Your Ears Cleaned
Itching
Persistent itching in or around the ear can point to wax buildup in the canal.
Muffled sounds
A blockage from built-up wax can make voices and sounds seem far away.
Plugged feeling
A sense that something is stuck in your ear that keeps coming back.
Pain
Pain in or around the ear can signal a blockage or an infection.
Discharge
Drainage from the ear canal should be checked by a provider.
Ringing
Ringing or buzzing (tinnitus) can be triggered by heavy wax buildup.
Get Relief Today
Walk in to any Portland-area AFC or book your visit online in under a minute.
What Happens if Wax Is Not Removed
Left alone, heavy buildup can cause temporary hearing loss, ringing, itching and discomfort. Trapped wax can also hold moisture and bacteria, which raises the risk of a painful ear infection.
AFC Urgent Care Portland treats patients of all ages. If irrigation is the best fit, learn more about our ear lavage service.
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AFC Urgent Care FAQs
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Should I use cotton swabs to clean my ears?
No. Swabs tend to push wax deeper into the ear canal and can scratch the skin or injure the eardrum. If wax is bothering you, let a provider remove it.
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Do I need an appointment for ear cleaning?
No. Walk-ins are welcome at AFC Urgent Care Portland, or you can book online ahead of time to save your spot.
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Can children get their ears cleaned at AFC?
Yes. We provide earwax removal for patients of all ages.
Don't wait to get the medical attention you need.
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