If you have small ear canals or dry earwax buildup, Farmer advises using a wax-softening agent such as mineral oil or ...

Irrigate your ears with a syringe According to Healthline, ears are irrigated to remove excess wax or foreign objects that get stuck in the ear canal. These can damage the eardrum if allowed to ...

Using earbuds to clear off wax from your ears can lead to tinnitus, the medical term for ringing. If you have tinnitus, sounds fill your head that no one else hears—like ringing, clicking, pulsing, ...