An accurate ear examination raquires a trip to the doctor. However,if you know for sure that the problem is caused by too much ear wax,you may treat it at home.
Be cautious about removing foreign bodies from ears. Don't try to remove the object unless it is easily accessible and removing it claerly poses no threat of damage to ear structures.Never use sharp instruments to remove foreign bodies.Many times,trying to remove an object pushes it farther into the ear or damages the eardrum.
A thorough examination of both ears often reveals the cause of the hearing loss.It if doesn't the doctor may recommend audiometry (an electronic hearing test) or other tests.Hearing can often be improved by a variety of methods,including hearing aids.