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Ear wax is not entirely bad. It is the body's natural way to protect the ears from getting infections. However, too much ear wax production and irregular ear hygiene may cause blockages, damaging your ear canal and eardrums. Some people think using cotton swabs, paperclips, and the like can help clear out blockages in the ear. But that is not the case since these ear wax removal methods do more harm than good. Risks Doing ear wax removal at home is risky. It's hard to know if your ears make too much ear wax. Only medical professionals can tell that you do because they have the tools to look into your ears. In addition, trying to clear your ears of wax may push the cerumen deeper and compact it. Impacted cerumen is one of the leading causes of earaches and infections. Using cotton swabs and bobby pins, push the wax further and make it stick to the ear canal more. Needless to say, it increases the risk of accidentally poking your eardrums. Avoid ear wax removal if you ha...

Need medicine to help relieve your miserable cold and flu symptoms, and get back on your feet? A Cold and Flu Powder is a great way to treat cold and flu symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, coughing, fever, and body aches. It has active ingredients to make you feel better fast. Simply heat up some water, add the medicated powder, and drink up. For a good night’s sleep symptom free, try a Cold and Flu Hot Liquid Powder.  What is a Cold & Flu Powder? Cold, Cough & Flu p owder is a combination medicine used to treat stuffy nose, fever, headache, body aches, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. It contains: ·         Acetaminophen pain reliever and fever reducer. ·         Dextromethorphan cough suppressant. ·         Phenylephrine decongestant to clear up a stuffy nose. ·         Temporarily relieves cold and  flu symptoms. Be...

The best way to reduce your risks of getting the flu is to have an annual flu vaccine shot. At Pearl Chemist Group we provide the most up-to-date Flu Vaccination Services for patients of all ages. The benefits of getting the flu vaccine far outweigh the consequences of getting the seasonal flu. Drop-in anytime at PCG for Flu Vaccination Services in Earlsfield or any of our South London branches for the flu shot, no appointment necessary. Here’s why you should get your flu shot today. What is the flu? The flu is a respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. The flu is highly contagious, and symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include: ·         Fever or chills ·         Headaches and muscle aches ·         Runny or stuffy nose ·         Coughing ·         Tiredness ·         Sore throat ·         Sev...

If you’re dealing with excessive earwax buildup, it’s important to clear it as soon as possible. If not, it may eventually lead to a more serious condition like hearing loss, tinnitus, and pressure or pain in the ear. Microsuction earwax removal, sometimes referred to as ear vacuuming, is one of the most common and safest procedures of earwax removal used by clinicians. Pearl Chemist Group offers ear wax removal procedures at each of our South London locations. Contact us for our ear microsuction costs in Wimbledon and other branches. Let’s break down all the details you need to know and the benefits of microsuction ear cleaning. What is Microsuction Ear Cleaning? Microsuction ear cleaning is a simple, painless, safe, and effective procedure that removes earwax buildup from your ear canal. It’s a simple and straightforward procedure where a small suction device is guided into the ear to gently suction out any excess earwax. Ear wax removal using microsuction is administere...

If you’ve ever had the flu, you know just how down and out you can feel, and you know how important it is to have flu medicine that can help. Besides feeling like a zombie, the usual symptoms of the flu include cough, congestion, and sore throat.  Chills, fever, and muscle aches are also common symptoms. It’s important to know what you can do to lower the number of days spent sick and in bed, including taking flu medicine such as syrups, powders, or capsules to relieve your flu symptoms and get back to your everyday life as fast as possible. However, prevention is always preferable to treatment and the best way to prevent the flu is to get the flu vaccine each year. Here’s some useful information about the flu and which flu medicine can help you fight symptoms. What is the flu? The flu is a common respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms often include fever, head and body aches, coughing, and a stuffy or runny nose. You’re at risk for serious complicat...

Ear wax is the body’s natural safeguard for your ear canal, acting as protection against dirt and debris getting in and damaging your eardrum or canal. But if ear wax builds up excessively, it can hinder your hearing — where everything sounds muffled and sounds like you are underwater. While it’s best to get a professional to remove wax buildup, there are also options for doing it at home. However, instead of reaching for an unsafe item, try one of these home ear wax removal products instead. Should you remove ear wax? Ear wax is an oil secreted by the ear canal which provides a protective effect: it's moisturising and antibacterial and is protecting your eardrum and ear canal. So, it’s not really necessary to remove ear wax unless it's diminishing your hearing or causing discomfort. The Best Ear Wax Removal Tools Best water irrigator  Elephant Ear Washer Bottle System by Doctor Easy This straightforward and simple solution won't damage ears. This irrigation ...

It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your health, however quitting smoking alone can be extremely challenging. If you want to stop smoking, several different medications are If you are looking for Stop Smoking Services in London, get in touch with Pearl Chemist Group today. We have the most comprehensive and effective programs and stop smoking services in the UK. PCG offers Stop Smoking Services in Tooting , Earlsfield, Epsom, and Streatham. For tips on choosing medication to help you successfully stop smoking, keep reading. Medication to Help You Quit Smoking for Good Using medication to quit smoking can be very effective. However, they work best when used as part of a Smoking Cessation Programme such as those offered through the NHS and Pearl Chemist Group. Stop Smoking Services are available in Earlsfield and at each of our South London branches. Below are the most common medications used to stop smoking: Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) NRT is a medication that...

Malaria is a severe parasitic infection carried and spread by infected mosquitos, which is fatal to humans. You might have the disease if you are experiencing fever and flu-like symptoms such as chills, headache, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Seek immediate medical help to get malaria treatment. But how can one get malaria? First, malaria is not contagious from one person to another, like the flu or sexually transmitted diseases. Instead, it spreads when an infected female anopheles mosquito feeds on someone with malaria and then moves on to another individual. The transmission occurs when a small amount of blood containing microscopic malaria parasites gets mixed with the mosquito's saliva and injected into another person from which the mosquito is currently feeding.    Since malaria is in an individual's RBC or red blood cells, it can spread through blood transfusion, organ transplant, or sharing needles and syringes.  Who is at risk? People living in countr...

Are you planning to visit tropical regions? Then, watch out for yellow fever. Much like malaria, the yellow fever virus that spreads through infected mosquitos. However, don't fret because this disease can be prevented with the Yellow Fever Vaccine, although it is serious. In the past two decades, 5 cases of yellow fever have been reported in the UK, and none were vaccinated. The NHS and the WHO encourage anyone who travels to parts of the world where yellow fever is found. Ensure you are vaccinated and knowledgeable before going to places such as the tropical and sub-tropical areas in Africa and South America. What to know about Yellow Fever? Yellow fever comes in two stages. The first symptoms appear in the first 3-6 days after infection: -fever -headache -backache and muscle pain -loss of appetite -nausea and vomiting Within 3-4 days, most individuals recover fully. However, about 15 per cent of people getting the virus develop even more severe symptoms, such a...

Pain always comes uninvited and wreaks havoc on your daily routine and life. Today’s busy and stressed-out lifestyle can cause you to suffer from various pains, for a variety of reasons, on different parts of your body.  Topical pain relief products in the form of a spray are some of the most effective ways to get quick relief. Read on to find out more about the benefits of using topical analgesic pain relief sprays and how they work.   Topical Analgesics for Pain Relief Topical analgesics (pain relievers) are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used for managing minor pain. They come in many forms such as pain relief creams , pain relief gels, foams, lotions, and pain relief sprays. They are applied directly to your skin (topical) and provide quick relief, particularly in the case of musculoskeletal (bone) pain and joint pain. Among the various topical analgesic products and pain relief tablets available OTC, pain relief sprays are popular because they are ...

Our body's way of preventing dirt from getting deeper into our bodies is by generating sticky substances like ear wax and mucus to trap dirt and bacteria. Regular exposure to dust and other foreign particles increases the chances of infection, so having a good production of ear wax help prevent it. However, overproduction and not regularly cleaning your ears create blockages in your ear canal, impairing your hearing. Therefore, you need ear wax removal to gain back your hearing volume. When you clean your ears with improper tools, ear wax can be pushed deeper into the ear canal, causing impacted cerumen or hard, sticky ear wax buildup. Dealing with hardened ear wax can be unsafe and may cause permanent hearing damage.   What is impacted cerumen? When cerumen or ear wax is not cleared regularly, it can become impacted- hard and sticky. In this state, ear wax removal can become complicated because the cerumen is stuck to the sides of the ear canal and may hurt when moved....