A Jobson Horne probe is used for ear care, including the removal of earwax, foreign objects, and debris. It can also be used for nasal examination to probe nasal masses and check their sensitivity. Some dental applications also exist, where it is used for both examinations and cleaning.

Earwax removal:

The looped end is used to hook out stubborn earwax.

Foreign object removal:

It can be used to gently remove foreign objects from the ear canal.

Cleaning:

The instrument is used to clean the ear canal of debris or discharge.

Inspection:

It can be used to probe aural polyps or other masses in the ear canal.