Blocked Ears in Summer? Common Causes & How Microsuction Can Help

When the temperature rises, so do the number of patients we see with blocked ears. Summer can be a surprising trigger for ear discomfort, especially in areas like Horley, Epsom, East Grinstead, and Gravesend.

If your ears feel full, your hearing is muffled, or you’re experiencing ringing or discomfort, the warm season could be to blame.

Here’s what causes blocked ears in the summer — and how our professional microsuction ear wax removal service can help you feel better fast.

What Causes Blocked Ears in the Summer?

1. Swimming & Water Exposure

Swimming pools, sea dips, and water parks are summer staples, but they can lead to water getting trapped behind wax. This can cause the wax to swell, harden, and block your ear canal. This often leads to Swimmer’s Ear or an infection in the outer ear.

2. Heat & Humidity

Warm weather stimulates your ear's sebaceous glands to produce more wax. While earwax is natural and protective, excessive production combined with sweat can cause impaction.

3. Use of Earbuds, Earplugs, or Hearing Aids

Whether you're enjoying music on a walk or blocking out pool water with earplugs, in-ear devices can compact wax deeper into the canal. Over time, this can create a complete blockage that doesn’t resolve on its own.

4. Hay Fever & Allergies

Pollen counts peak in summer, and that means sinus congestion for many people. Blocked sinuses can affect ear pressure and function, sometimes mimicking or worsening blocked ear symptoms, especially when wax is already present.

What Are the Symptoms of Blocked Ears?

Common signs include:

• A feeling of pressure or fullness

• Muffled hearing or partial hearing loss

• Ringing or buzzing (tinnitus)

• Pain or itchiness inside the ear

• Dizziness or mild balance issues

• Ear discomfort after swimming

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, particularly in one ear, it’s time to have your ears checked.

How Microsuction Solves Summer Ear Blockages

Microsuction is the gold standard for safe, clean ear wax removal.

Unlike syringing, which uses water and may worsen the issue, microsuction uses a gentle, targeted suction tool to remove wax and debris without introducing moisture into the ear canal.

At Ear Wax Solution, we use microsuction in all of our locations — including Horley, Epsom, East Grinstead, and Gravesend — and through our mobile home visit service, covering Croydon, Reigate, Crawley, and other parts of Surrey and Kent.

Benefits of Microsuction

• Safe for all ages, including children aged 3+

• Suitable for patients with perforated eardrums

• No water, no mess, no risk of post-treatment infection

• Fast results — appointments typically take 15–30 minutes

• Can be done in clinic or at home.

How to Prevent Blocked Ears in Summer

• Use swimmer-safe earplugs to prevent water entry

• Avoid inserting cotton buds or objects into your ears

• Let your ears dry fully after swimming or showering

• Use olive oil drops or Earol spray weekly if you’re prone to build-up

• Schedule regular check-ups if you use hearing aids or earbuds frequently

Book Your Appointment

Don’t let blocked ears interrupt your summer.

If you’re experiencing any symptoms or just want peace of mind, our team of ear care professionals is here to help.

We offer same-day bookings at our clinics in:

• Horley

• East Grinstead

• Epsom

• Gravesend

Need us to come to you?

We offer home visits across Surrey, South London, and Kent.

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