A small amount of earwax is perfectly normal and actually beneficial, but occasionally it can accumulate, leading to various issues.

Wax is the body’s natural protection of the ear canal. But too much of it can cause damage, including infections or pressure in the ear. "Wax is composed of three things: dead skin, the oil that ...

Some clinics can perform microsuction to remove earwax. During this procedure a clinician will use a microscope to look into the ear canal and a very tiny suction device to suck out the wax.