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1910 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL 601871910 E Roosevelt Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Midwest Express Clinic, Wheaton- IL - 1910 E Roosevelt Rd

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855 E Geneva Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188855 E Geneva Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Midwest Express Clinic, Carol Stream- IL - 855 E Geneva Rd

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200 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188200 N Gary Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Suburban Medical Group, Carol Stream - 200 N Gary Ave

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601 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148601 E Roosevelt Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
5.0(2 reviews)
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Midwest Express Clinic, Lombard- IL - 601 E Roosevelt Rd

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290 W Loop Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189290 W Loop Rd
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 9:15 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 9:15 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 9:15 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 9:15 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 9:15 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:15 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:15 am - 9:00 pm
4.76(3.1k reviews)
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KIDS, Urgent Care Wheaton - 290 W Loop Rd
Super clean, and staff was amazing and super friendly. Tried to lift mine and my sick infant’s spirits with some bubbles and we’re just the sweetest. Check in was quick and easy. The doctor took plenty of time to lean my child’s medical history and current issue. Was very thorough, respectful, friendly, and kind.

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1S210 Summit Ave, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 601811S210 Summit Ave
Open until10:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
4.27(266 reviews)
DuPage Immediate Care - 1S210 Summit Ave, Oakbrook Terrace
Dr.Mark is amazing! We will now make this our “go to” Immediate Care. Wonderful Doctor and staff. Love that they have a pharmacy inside as well. The pharmacist is just lovely. Thank you!

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1160 E Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 605631160 E Ogden Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Mar 31 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Apr 3Closed
4.87(47 reviews)
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Local MD Urgent Care, Naperville - Now Open - 1160 E Ogden Ave
The woman who saw me was super nice and incredibly professional. She made my experience great

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206 S Neltnor Blvd, West Chicago, IL 60185206 S Neltnor Blvd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.58(19 reviews)
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Precision Immediate Care & Medical Center, West Chicago - 206 S Neltnor Blvd
Great place, very professional. Staff and Dr were great. Very clean place.

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207 E Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126207 E Butterfield Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
5.0(10 reviews)
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Midwest Express Clinic, Elmhurst on Butterfield- IL - 207 E Butterfield Rd

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29 N Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 6055929 N Cass Ave
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 9:15 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 9:15 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 9:15 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu 9:15 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 9:15 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 9:15 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 9:15 am - 4:30 pm
4.88(16k reviews)
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Immediate Care Center of Westmont - 29 N Cass Ave, Westmont
Had tremendous pain for 3 days lower back pain and 500 sugar level in my urine and it’s a lot of pain

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3005 Wolf Rd, Westchester, IL 601543005 Wolf Rd
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
3.22(9 reviews)
Instant Urgent Care, Westchester - 3005 Wolf Rd
Everyone was nice and I felt I was well taken care of

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1971 Gowdey Rd, Naperville, IL 605631971 Gowdey Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.83(6 reviews)
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First Choice Immediate Care, Naperville - 1971 Gowdey Rd

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3520 W North Ave, Stone Park, IL 601653520 W North Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.44(48 reviews)
Precision Immediate Care & Medical Center, Stone Park - 3520 W North Ave
I came here and was greeted immediately by the fine staff at front desk. Within minutes I had a room and my vitals were taken. The medical assistant Karina was very kind and gentle when drawing my blood. She also helped me schedule a follow up and was patient with me as I took my time to think. Overall this clinic was very clean and I would highly recommend that anyone come here for a quick and pleasant visit.

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1375 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 601941375 E Schaumburg Rd
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 7:00 pm
4.72(212 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

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Schaumburg Immediate Care - 1375 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg
I have never had to wait long for visits. Everyone is friendly and I feel like the caregivers actually listen!

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2601 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 601602601 W North Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
4.57(42 reviews)
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Midwest Express Clinic, Melrose Park- IL - 2601 W North Ave
The provider and staff are friendly. Exam room was clean. The wait time was very short. Everyone was super friendly super nice very very helpful. Definitely would recommend.

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40 75th St, Willowbrook, IL 6052740 75th St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
2.0(4 reviews)
Midwest Express Clinic, Willowbrook- IL - 40 75th St, Willowbrook
A+ All the way !

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8190 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL 605618190 S Cass Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
4.89(2k reviews)
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Darien Immediate Care - 8190 S Cass Ave, Darien
I just left a thank you note for Dr. Anita, who took care of stitching up my hand after a dog bite. She was very professional, and did one heckuva job in saving my finger. You guys are great! Thank you.

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157 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440157 E Boughton Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
4.56(9 reviews)
Midwest Express Clinic, Bolingbrook- IL - 157 E Boughton Rd
Exam room clean, physician are nice

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3535 E New York St, Aurora, IL 605043535 E New York St
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
4.43(3.5k reviews)
Fox Valley Urgent Care Clinic - 3535 E New York St, Aurora
Dr.Oliveros was very friendly, helpful, and thorough.  I have seen him before and was glad to be treated by him today. I would definitely recommend him.

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925 N Roselle Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169925 N Roselle Rd
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
4.61(144 reviews)
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Rapid Immediate Care, Hoffman Estates - 925 N Roselle Rd
I have now been to this clinic on 4 different occasions. Each time I have had an excellent experience. Staff are nice, helpful, and competent. I highly recommend Rapid Immediate Care in Hoffman Estates.

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Ear Wax Removal FAQs

  • How much does an ear wax removal cost in Glen Ellyn?

    Without insurance, an ear wax extraction in Glen Ellyn can cost between $40 and $110. If your insurance covers ear wax removal, you will typically only be responsible for a $5 to $75 copay.

  • Is ear wax removal covered by my insurance?

    Ear wax extractions and consultations with ENT specialists are sometimes covered by insurance, especially if your problem is severe. Book a consultation and check your coverage in the Glen Ellyn area today.

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  • Who should get an ear wax removed?

    Individuals who are experiencing hearing loss, ear pain, leakage, or unusual coughs should book an appointment for an ear wax extraction.

  • Are video visits available with ENT specialists in Glen Ellyn?

    While a thorough ENT examination cannot be performed over video, your doctor can evaluate you or your child for most concerns, such as loss of hearing, ear pain, leakage or other basic concerns using telemedicine. They can discuss a care plan, prescribe ear wax softeners, and recommend an in-person visit if deemed necessary, all while you are safe and comfortable at home in Glen Ellyn.

  • Are video visits with ENT specialists covered by my insurance?

    Telemedicine ear wax removal consultation coverage will vary depending on your circumstances. Typically, if your insurance will not cover an in-person visit, it won’t cover similar appointments via telehealth. Since routine ENT consultations are usually covered by medical insurance, it is likely video visits with ENTs will be similarly covered.

  • If ear wax is removed, will my hearing improve?

    According to the National Library of Medicine, clearing the ear wax obstruction usually restores your hearing completely. Hearing loss is commonly caused by ear wax buildup and lasts until your ears are cleaned.

  • What will happen if I don’t clean my ears?

    You may develop an excessive amount of ear wax if you do not clean your ears on a regular basis. Pain or itching in the ear, ringing in the ear, and a feeling that the ear is full or clogged are all symptoms of too much ear wax, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). According to the National Institutes of Health, if you do not clean your ears, you may experience odor or discharge from the ear, as well as hearing loss.

About Professional Ear Wax Removal

Dirt, bacteria, and other small particles that could irritate your ear canal and cause hearing loss are shielded by ear wax. On the other side, too much ear wax can obstruct your ear canal and cause hearing loss. Knowing how to safely and effectively remove ear wax can help you safeguard your hearing and ear health.

Why do we have ear wax?

Ear wax is a natural substance that protects your ears by trapping microscopic debris like dust and bacteria that might otherwise injure them. According to the National Library of Medicine, ear wax also protects the sensitive skin inside your ear canal from water-related irritation (NLM).

As it moves from the inside of your ears to the outside of the ear canal, ear wax gathers dead skin cells, debris, and hair. According to Harvard Medical School, ear wax has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it an effective natural ear cleanser. It continues by stating that if your ears do not produce or hold enough ear wax, they will be itchy and unpleasant.

Treatment of a common ear condition

Ear wax removal, according to the National Library of Medicine, can help you prevent and avoid hearing loss. According to the National Library of Medicine, most cases of ear wax buildup can be treated at home using treatments that soften the wax so it can be easily removed or washed out. It goes on to state that you may need to seek medical help in some circumstances to avoid injuring your ears or causing an infection.

According to the National Library of Medicine, hearing loss caused by ear wax buildup is usually temporary and disappears after the blockage is removed. Hearing loss that persists after wax removal should be checked and treated by a physician.

The side effects of excessive ear wax

Excessive ear wax can cause ear discomfort and hearing problems, according to the National Library of Medicine. According to the National Library of Medicine, ear wax buildup is associated with ear pain, a perception of blocked ears, and tinnitus (inner ear noises). It's also possible that you have a partial hearing loss that gets worse with time.

The development of ear wax

Ear wax is also known as cerumen. It is a mixture of secretions from sebaceous glands and sweat glands in the outer ear canal's walls, according to Harvard Medical School.

Secretions flow through the inner ear canal and into the outer ear canal when you chew or talk with your jaw, where they dry out and flake. This allows older ear wax deposits to flow out or be removed more easily, according to Harvard Medical School.

Where wax comes from

According to Harvard Medical School, ear wax is a natural ear cleanser produced by glands in the ear canal to protect your ears from harmful dirt and other waste. No one knows why some people have more ear wax problems than others, according to the article.

Older adults with coarse, wiry hairs in their ears have more ear wax buildup problems than others, according to the University of Texas at Austin. Because some hearing aids are designed in such a way that wax cannot easily flow out of the ear canal, hearing aid users have more ear wax than non-users.

Ear wax removal tips

Cotton swabs are frequently used to remove ear wax buildup. Many medical experts advise against using this treatment, according to UC San Diego, because it can push wax deeper into the ear canal. It goes on to state that using wax-softening ear drops, which can be obtained at practically any pharmacy, is the easiest way to clean your ears.

To soften ear wax, the National Library of Medicine suggests using baby oil or mineral oil. With a small piece of cloth or tissue wrapped around your finger, you may simply remove the wax from the outer ear canal once you can see it.

The National Library of Medicine recommends consulting a doctor if you're having problems removing ear wax. A doctor can employ other irrigation procedures, as well as a curette or suction equipment, to remove ear wax.

Tips for hearing-aid wearers

Hearing aid users should have their ear canals inspected for additional wax every three to six months, according to the National Library of Medicine. Ear wax is responsible for 60 percent to 70% of hearing aid degradation, according to Harvard Medical School. If you wear a hearing aid, have your doctor check your ears for ear wax buildup at least once every six months.

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