Flushing out your ears with diluted hydrogen peroxide is usually a safe and effective way to loosen earwax buildup and allow it to naturally exit the ear.

The “Piano Man” singer has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH, a condition in which fluid buildup inside or around the brain disrupts brain function.

You can't really get inside your ear canal with your finger, and gently rubbing around the outside of it with a damp cloth is usually sufficient to clear out any earwax buildup.