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 ...

The Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) said if a GP could not provide ear wax removal through the use of an electronic irrigator or micro-suction, they should refer the patient to a health trust.

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.