It's really not a worry but I wouldn't let an NHS nurse near my ears with a syringe
I think you'll find that the "syringe" was confined to the bin a few years ago.
As regards to safety, you'll probably find the "NHS nurse" will exercise far more caution than the ent man
If it were my ear drums, I choose the professional who had the most experience in ear syringing.
As usual, the thread has become confused with misinformation, but going back to your original question regarding the efficacy and safety of ear syringing;
Choose an inert sofetening agent.
Instill it often, and for a period of 2 weeks.
