Blocked ear treatment in Carindale, hear clearly again.
Blocked ear treatment in Carindale helps when your ears feel muffled, full or uncomfortable. Our GPs clear the blockage onsite using gentle microsuction, and most people notice the difference straight away.
What's causing your blocked ear?
A blocked ear can have several causes, and the right treatment depends on which one it is. Ear wax build-up is the most common. Others include fluid behind the eardrum after a cold, swimmer’s ear (an infection of the ear canal), Eustachian tube problems after flying or diving, and occasionally a small object in the ear. Each feels a bit different, but they can be hard to tell apart without looking.
At Carindale Doctors, your GP looks into your ear to find the cause. If it’s wax, we can usually clear it on the spot with gentle microsuction. If it’s infection, fluid or pressure, we’ll treat that instead, so you’re not just having wax removed when the real problem is something else.
In short: Carindale Doctors treats blocked ears inside Westfield Carindale by first finding the cause, whether wax, infection, fluid or pressure, then treating it. Wax is usually cleared on the spot with microsuction. Medicare rebates apply to the consultation where eligible.
- Ear wax build-up
- Swimmer's ear (outer ear infection)
- Fluid after a cold
- Eustachian tube blockage after flying
- Small objects in the ear
- Treatment matched to the cause
Getting your hearing back in Carindale
A blocked ear can make conversations, phone calls and work frustrating. Our Carindale GPs aim to find and fix the problem in one visit wherever possible, so you can hear clearly again.
See our ear microsuction page for more.
Symptoms of a blocked ear
Common symptoms include:
- Muffled hearing in one or both ears.
- A feeling of fullness or pressure.
- Ringing or buzzing (tinnitus).
- Itchiness, discomfort or mild dizziness.
Pain, discharge or fever suggest infection rather than simple wax.
What your blocked ear appointment includes
Your appointment includes:
- Examination of both ears
- Diagnosis of the cause
- Microsuction if it's wax
- Treatment for infection if needed
- Advice on pressure or fluid problems
- Follow-up if symptoms persist
Most people feel better straight after wax removal.
Treating your blocked ear, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, look: examine your ears with an otoscope.
- Step 2, diagnose: wax, infection, fluid or pressure.
- Step 3, treat: microsuction, drops or other treatment.
- Step 4, review: follow up if your hearing hasn't improved.
Blocked ear treatment costs in Carindale
Blocked ear treatment is billed as a GP consultation, with any procedure fee confirmed by reception.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Consultation | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Microsuction | Procedure fee may apply |
| Ear drops | Pharmacy cost |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Blocked ear treatment in Carindale
Carindale, in postcode 4152, is home to swimmers, cyclists and travellers who often deal with blocked ears. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management.
We treat blocked ears for patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Wishart and Mount Gravatt.
- Level 1, Westfield Carindale
- Same-day slots for painful ears
- Centre parking and lifts
- Patients from Wishart and Mount Gravatt welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
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Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Blocked ear questions
Only an ear examination can tell for sure. Your GP will check.
Yes, fluid or pressure behind the eardrum is common after a cold.
Softening drops can help with wax, but not if you might have a perforated eardrum.
Yes, usually with prescription ear drops.
Come back for review, as another cause may need treatment.
Medicare rebates apply to the consultation where eligible.
Get your blocked ear treated
Hear clearly again at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.