You typically do not need to remove earwax, though some home remedies, including irrigation, may help reduce buildup. Removing earwax may cause side effects, including damage to the ear canal. Earwax ...

People should not poke anything into the ear to remove earwax, but gently dripping hydrogen peroxide, ear drops, or baby oil into the ear will soften the wax, which may cause it to come out. Earwax, ...