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Otolaryngologist Designed & Developed

The Only Safe, Effective, and Painless

EAR WAX REMOVAL

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EAR CANAL DRYER

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Inventing The Swirly-Ear

It all started with a NEED. After years of answering the same patient question—
“What’s the safest way to clean my ears?”
Dr. Nation realized there wasn’t a good answer. So, he created one:

The Swirly-Ear

Dr. Nation, a renowned board-certified otolaryngologist (ENT), needed an instrument that could painlessly and effectively remove cerumen (also known as “ear wax”) from his patients’ ears. In order to properly diagnose and treat anything in the ear, it is essential that the wax is removed first to obtain a clear view of the ear drum. Unfortunately, every device that existed was either painful or unsafe or both. So, he engaged two brilliant engineers and spent two years developing The Swirly-Ear.

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Clinically Inspired.
Patient Approved.

Swirly-Ear is the only ear care device designed by a practicing ENT with deep experience in both adult and pediatric ear care. Swirly-Ear was built with real life in mind. It’s:

● Non-invasive & pain-free

● Safe for kids and adults

● Compact and travel-friendly — perfect for gym bags, diaper bags, or carry-ons

● Battery-free — no charging, no plugs, no hassle

● More effective than cotton swabs or irrigation kits

Dr. Nation developed Swirly-Ear not just to solve a problem, but to transform how we care for our ears. Whether you’re at home, on vacation, or on the go, Swirly-Ear delivers clean, dry, healthy ears in seconds—without electricity, batteries, or mess.

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Why The Swirly-Ear is Different: The Nozzle

The nozzle is the innovation that has never existed and is the heart of The Swirly-Ear system. Unlike traditional methods that push wax deeper, risk injury or hurt, The Swirly-Ear uses a centrifugal, spiral motion to deliver water or saline safely and painlessly into the ear canal to flush out cerumen without direct pressure to the eardrum.

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The Swirly-Ear is designed to sit at the entrance to the natural contours of the ear canal— making it nearly impossible to over-insert. It was custom designed and every detail was calculated for maximum effectiveness and minimal discomfort. But Dr. Nation and his team didn’t stop there. Recognizing that moisture in the ear canal is a leading cause of swimmer’s ear and bacterial infections, he designed the device to also serve as an ear dryer. By using The Swirly-Ear the same way it is used to remove ear wax, it can also be used to deliver strong puffs of air to dry out the ear canal, turning Swirly-Ear into a 2-in-1 solution: a wax remover and an ear canal dryer.

MEET THE VISIONARY

Dr. Javan Nation, MD

Otolaryngologist

Chief Medical Officer / Founder

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The Swirly-Ear is founded on the clinical expertise of Dr. Javan Nation, a renowned board certified otolaryngologist (ENT), having completed an additional fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology, has dedicated his career to ear, nose, and throat health.

As a specialist treating both adults and children, he understands the unique challenges and sensitivities involved in ear care across all ages, ethnicities and lifestyles. After years of treating everything from stubborn wax impactions to ear infections and canal damage, he saw a clear need: a better, safer, easier and painless way to clean and care for ears.

Meet the Rest of the Team

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    Mauricio de Oliveira

    Chief Executive Offiicer/Founder

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    Elizabeth Nation

    Chief Financial Officer/Founder

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    Colin Zykowski

    Chief Technical Officer/Founder

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FAQ

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    • If dry, it can puff air into the ear canal to dry it after showering or swimming.

    • It's a special tool that fits against the outer ear canal, swirling water gently to remove earwax through the central opening in the cannula.

    • This system is unique because it uses a gentle water swirl to remove earwax, making it painless. Unlike other methods that shoot water directly against the eardrum, our system is more comfortable. Plus, it fits snugly against the ear canal without needing anything inserted into it.

  • 1. Fill the bulb with room temperature water or saline.

    2. Place the ear speculum against the ear canal without inserting it.

    3. Attach the ear speculum to the bulb.

    4. Tilt your head and squeeze the bulb to flush liquid into the ear canal.

    5. Allow wax to flow out, clearing the central opening if needed.

    6. Repeat if necessary.

    7. When finished, thoroughly dry the ear.

    • Use room temperature water or saline to avoid dizziness.

    • Let residual liquid drain by tipping your ear down. Dry the outer ear canal with a towel; avoid inserting anything inside. You can also use a hairdryer on low to dry the ear.

    • Frequency varies, but wait until you feel fullness before repeating. Don't clean too often.

    • Wax accumulation causing temporary hearing loss.

  • • It's using a liquid to flush wax out of the ear canal.

    • Q-tips push wax deeper; they're not recommended.

    • No, most people don't need to unless there's excess wax.

    1. There are certain populations of people who do need to flush wax from their ears.

    2. Ear wax/cerumen overproducers

    3. These are people who make to much ear wax and the excess ear wax builds up in their ear canal causing hearing changes and ear discomfort

    4. Hearing aid users

    5. Hearing aids push wax into the ear canal past the point where the body can excrete it. Daily use of hearing aids compacts the wax resulting in an impaction.

    6. Most hearing aid users should have their ear canals checked every 3 to 6 months for wax accumulation by a healthcare provider

    7. Medical providers

    8. Children often get middle ear infections (otitis media) and their providers cannot see their ear drum as the view is obstructed by wax in their small canals. In order to make the proper diagnosis the wax needs to be irrigated out of the canal.

    • Avoid if you have a hole in your eardrum, swimmers' ear, eczema, recent ear surgery, or ear tubes

    • Yes, they can push wax deeper into the ear canal.

    • If too hardened, use ear wax drops to soften it. Consult a healthcare provider if it persists.

    • Stop, dry the ear, and see a physician if pain persists.

    • It could be swimmers' ear; see a physician for diagnosis and treatment.

    • Use room temperature liquid to avoid dizziness.

    • For ear pain, persistent drainage, fever, or hearing loss that doesn't resolve after wax removal.