MOST EARWAX IS healthy and doesn’t need to be cleaned on a regular basis, Dr. Schwartz says. However, if you want to clean it ...

Hydrogen peroxide is a common ingredient in eardrops that can help remove earwax by adding oxygen to the wax, causing it to bubble and soften. Earwax is a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal.

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 ...