I’ve struggled with uncomfortable, unsightly and unhygienic earwax buildup my whole life, but after I stopped using cotton swabs like Q-tips to clean them — they can cut ear canals or perforate ...

You can clean your ears at home with a damp washcloth or over-the-counter drops. If your ears are impacted, a doctor can remove wax buildup. Do your ears feel blocked up? Excess wax can accumulate ...