Nurse Specialists are trained, experienced specialist qualified Registered Nurses who are able to diagnose, treat, refer and assist with educational advice for a wide range of ear conditions.
We are affiliated, credentialled members of the National Ear Nurse Specialist Group Inc Society NZ and Members of the College of Nurses , New Zealand.
(Otology is a specialty area of nursing requiring credentialled expertise. Be cautious of unqualified personnel! )
EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT CARRIED OUT UNDER OTO-MICROSCOPE
Special care is provided for Hearing Aid clients.
Referrals are accepted from General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Audiologists, & Hearing Therapists. We also accept SELF REFERRAL
Support and consultation is provided by several Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists.
War Pension and ACC Hearing Aid clients free - costs claimed.
>>>>>> First clinic in the New Year is Henderson Friday January 13th ( fully booked)
>>>>>>>>>> PLEASE SEE YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE PAIN OR AN URGENT PROBLEM
THANK YOU
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Our Clinics
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** THE CLINICS ARE HEAVILY BOOKED - PLEASE PHONE IF YOUR ARE UNABLE TO BOOK ONLINE
Remuera Clinic
122 REMUERA ROAD (ONE HEALTH) -ground floor (Podiatry Suite)
Remuera
Plenty of underground parking
Phone 09 634 0893 (office) for enquiries and phone bookings
Tuesday clinic
North Shore Clinic
North Shore Hearing
123 Sunnynook Road
Sunnynook
PHone 09 634 0893 (office)
Wednesday clinic
South & East Auckland Clinic
Dilworth Hearing
260 Botany Rd
Howick
Phone 09 634 0893 (office)
Alternate Monday clinic
Silverdale Clinic
12 Silverdale St
Silverdale 09 634 0893 ( office)
Monthly clinic - phone appts only
Henderson Clinics -
1 Moselle Ave ( Westcare Specialist Centre)
Henderson 09 634 0893 (office)
Wed and Frid clinic
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Bookings
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***PLEASE NOTE --------if you wish to make a booking online - please follow the online instructions when you choose your date of appt
Enter any comment you may have of any issues in the "comment" section before you click on "confirm booking".
IMPORTANT - PLEASE STATE IN "COMMENTS BOX" IF YOUR FIRST VISIT OF FOLLOWUP OR CHILD
ENSURE YOU REGISTER THE PERSON REQUIRING THE APPOINTMENT
**SOMETIMES YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING VIA EMAIL - THIS IS PROBABLY DUE TO YOUR SERVER BLOCKING THE EMAIL.
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS AND LET US KNOW
* CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that we require 12 hours notice to change or cancel your appt, otherwise you will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. This is to ensure we are able to fill appts as they are limited.
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Treatment and advice for
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YOUR APPOINTMENT IS FOR A CONSULTATION AND TREATMENT
for any of the below conditions
Excessive and impacted wax removal
Discharging ears - suppurating Otitis Media
Otitis Media with Effusion (Glue Ear)
Otitis Externa (ear canal infection)
Foreign Body removal
Mastoid Cavity maintenance
Routine clearing of earwax for Hearing Aids
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About us
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Nurse Specialists:
Margaret Couillault (Remuera, North Shore, Silverdale and Howick)
Judy King and Kahn Bury (Henderson )
We have over 30 years of clinical experience in otology within the public hospital and private health sector. We are members of the National Ear Nurse Specialist Group, and Members of the College of Nurses NZ.
We place importance on good client service and remain flexible to work with specific needs and aim to provide a safe and professional clinic for the community.
Anne Doherty and Debbie Hopkins are the Booking Administrators and will assist with your enquiries.
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More info
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WEBSITE www.earnurse.co.nz
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CURRENT CHARGES
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EXAMINATION ONLY $35.00
FIRST VISIT $52
FOLLOW UP VISIT $45.00 - $48
CHILDREN $35
Please note: PAYMENT IS BY CASH, EFTPOS, CHEQUE on the day of treatment
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SIMPLE EAR CARE / WAX
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If you know you have a blocked ear caused by excessive wax it may be a good idea in the first instance, to see your Chemist and purchase 3% peroxide or use Almond Oil, Olive Oil to see if it will loosen the wax. This may make your ear feel more comfortable.
Your GP may prescibe Sofradex drops for loosening the wax and settling inflammation.
Do not attempt to clear your ear with cotton buds, hairclips or matchsticks! This will damage your ear and there is a risk of perforating your eardrum. The ear is naturally self cleansing and we only have to remove ear wax if it is causing a problem.
You may require the earwax to be manually removed under direct vision by our qualified Nurse Specialists. Please make appt at the clinic
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Otitis Externa / Outer Ear Infection
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Mainstays of management are : local ear toilette ( dry mopping or suction aural toilette under microscopy), swab for microbiology, topical antibiotic, steroidal, anti microbial, anti fungal ear drops, topical astringents, oto-wicks.
Serious cases involving spread of the infection outside of the ear canal requires systemic treatment. Prevention of recurrence is important.
Keeping the ear water free helps.
You may require an appt for ear toilette - please phone the clinic
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Otitis Media and Otitis Media with Effusion (glue ear)
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This is inflammation of the middle ear - behind the eardrum - and usually requires a visit to your GP for examination and treatment.
There may be an acute infection in the middle ear with purulent fluid, fever and pain, hearing loss and pressure.
You may have non infected fluid in the middle ear causing hearing loss and a blocked feeling.
You may require antibiotic treatment, and if the ear is discharging - you will require an ear toilette to clear the discharge.
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Hearing Aids
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Many people these days are fortunate to be able to wear aids to hearing - therefore bringing a normal level of hearing back into their lives.
As hearing aids block the ear canal it is a good idea to obtain regular examination. Wax can become trapped in the canal and removal is necessary to enable the hearing aids to function properly.
It is not advisable for anyone with hearing aids to have the ear syringed. There is the risk of infection, tinnitus and damaging your hearing even more.
Book online or phone for appt at the
EAR CLINIC for
TREATMENT by EXPERIENCED NURSE SPECIALISTS
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HELP AND ADVICE
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You are welcome to email me for advice and treatment guidelines
margaret@earnurse.co.nz
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Free Children's Ear clinics
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There are free services for children in the Auckland area - administered by THE THREE DISTRICT HEALTH BOARDS.
Please contact the community Services in you area.
There is information in the phone book.
THERE IS WEBSITE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR THESE CLINICS
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