The following conditions are not compatible with an ear candling treatment:
- Perforated ear drum
- Eargrommets or tubes
- Cysts in the ear
- Cochlear implant
- Mastoiditis/mastoidectomy operation
- Otosclerosis (stiffening of bones in middle ear)
- Ankylosis of stapes (bone fusion in midde ear)
- Paracentesis (surgical puncture for removal of fluid from a cavity)
- Eczema or dermatitis in the outer ear
- Current or recent ear infection
- High temperature, fever, colds, or flu
- Dizziness
- Headaches/Migraines
- Diarrhoea or vomiting
- Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Recent head or neck injury
- High/Low blood pressure
- Toothache/recent dental work
- Epilepsy
- If you are currently taking medication for nose, ear or throat
- If you are currently under medical supervision for sever illness/heart conditions
- Allergy to bee stings