Discuss your symptoms
We begin by asking about your hearing, discomfort, previous ear problems and relevant health history.
Microsuction ear care in Derry
Professional ear examination, clear advice and careful microsuction from a local pharmacy team you can return to.
Your appointment
Blocked or uncomfortable ears can have several causes. Every appointment starts with questions and an examination rather than assuming wax is responsible.
We begin by asking about your hearing, discomfort, previous ear problems and relevant health history.
Your ears are assessed before any procedure so the clinician can decide whether wax is present and removal is appropriate.
When removal is the right option, we use professional microsuction equipment and a careful technique.
We discuss the outcome, any aftercare and whether a review or referral for further assessment is advisable.

Modern ear examination
We use TympaHealth equipment as part of our ear-care service to support examination of the ear before deciding whether microsuction earwax removal is appropriate. The device helps the clinician assess what is visible in the ear and explain the findings to you.
Technology does not replace professional judgement. Your symptoms, history and examination findings are considered together before any procedure or onward advice.
Before you attend
Book the initial microsuction earwax-removal appointment if we have not yet assessed the current problem. The shorter ear-review appointment is intended for patients whom our team has already seen and asked to return.
Please follow any preparation instructions provided with your booking. Contact us if you are unsure which appointment is appropriate.
When routine ear care may not be suitable
Microsuction earwax removal is not a substitute for urgent medical assessment. Seek prompt medical advice for sudden hearing loss, severe pain, significant discharge, injury or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Before your appointment
Our pharmacist-reviewed guide explains preparation, examination, microsuction and when another type of assessment may be more appropriate.
Common questions
Sweenys Health provides ear examination and microsuction ear wax removal inside H Sweeny Chemist, Unit 17, Quayside Shopping Centre, Strand Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 7PX.
Yes. Microsuction is the earwax-removal method offered by Sweenys Health, following an ear examination and clinical assessment.
No. We examine your ears first. Microsuction proceeds only when wax is present and the clinician considers the procedure appropriate and safe.
Appointments take place at Sweenys Health within H Sweeny Chemist, Quayside Shopping Centre in Derry.
Book the full microsuction earwax-removal appointment for a new concern. The review appointment is for patients our team has already assessed and asked to return.
Yes. The shorter review appointment is available for patients whom our team has already assessed and asked to return.
Sudden hearing loss needs prompt medical assessment and should not wait for a routine microsuction wax-removal appointment.
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Choose the right appointment
Use the full microsuction earwax-removal appointment for an initial assessment. Use the ear-review appointment only if our team has already asked you to return.