Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 26761
Earwax: Medical Treatments
Tabled: 27 January 2025
Answered: 3 February 2025
Question
Julia Buckley
Labour — Shrewsbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of preventative impact of ear wax removal on the NHS for children presenting with hearing loss.
Answer
Karin SmythIn line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance, an adult or child may require ear wax removal treatment if the build-up of earwax is linked with hearing loss. A general practice could then consider referring the patient int...
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