Ear wax plays a vital role in your ear, and that is to protect its skin from bacteria, water and other foreign substance that could lead to infection or damage.
It is formed in the outer ear canal from wax glands together with other components like dead skin or keratin, sweat and oil, and then ends up on the outer ear where it can be cleaned up.
However, ear wax can be impacted and can block the ear canal when it is forced back into the ear or there is overproduction of wax.
This may cause pain, pressure, temporary hearing impairment or loss or ringing of the ear.
But you should not be worried, because most of the time impacted ear wax can be removed at home.
Here are the steps in removing impacted ear wax:

• Step one should be choosing a product to soften and weaken the impacted wax.
  You can choose among mineral oil, baby oil, hydrogen peroxide, glycerin or a commercial ear wax remover.
  
• By using a dropper, place a few drops of the wax softening agent into the ear for two times a day
• After a day or two, flush your ear with water by using a bulb syringe with tap water.
  Squeeze into the ear while pulling your outer ear up and back.
  Drain the water by leaning your head to the side.
  
• You need to let your ear dry, a few drops of rubbing alcohol or the use of hair dryer will do.
  
• This procedure should continue for four to five days until the impacted ear wax comes off.
  
• However, if it does not like to fall out, do not put any pressure.
  The best thing you can do is to visit your doctor, and let him do the work for you.
  

By following these tips, you will find that you should see a significant difference.
If it continues to get worse, you may want to consult with your local doctor.