if you feel a blockage in your ear you might have a huge chunk of ear wax stuck in the canal this waxy substance is naturally produced by your body to protect and lubricate your ears but sometimes it can build up and Harden preventing you from hearing properly and if you use a cotton swab to try to remove it you'll probably end up pushing it further in instead experts recommend using an over-the-counter drop that softens the wax allowing it to exit the canal naturally