Earwax buildup happens when the wax gets pushed deep within the ear canal or blocks the full width of the canal. A wax blockage causes several symptoms, such as
hearing loss, dizziness, ear pain, ear fullness, pressure, and
tinnitus (ringing in the ear). You might inadvertently cause your ears to become blocked when you use Q-tips to clean them. If you use hearing aids or earplugs, you are also at higher risk of wax buildup.
Mineral oil can also be used to soften the earwax prior to its removal. However, consulting a healthcare professional to extract the earwax is the safest way to have it removed.