"Ear deafness due to excessive wax"

I was recently seen at out of hours as I had severe deafness and ear pain. I was instructed to continue olive oil drops as my ears had lots of wax, then to hold a hot shower hose to flush out wax also to buy a self ear syringe bulb. However this has caused me to get otitis externa also known as swimmer's ear.

I saw my own gp who just happens to be specialised in microsuction and ears, who said you should never put water in the ears as this can cause infection. Luckily I didn't do it to both ears only the one that is now infected. I feel that staff must be informed never to suggest putting water in the ears.

I was also seen by another staff member who was very good and helpful.