India, March 21 -- Building up of earwax is a common experience for people across the globe, and while the most popular way to deal with it is using cotton swabs, it is not one that is medically recommended.

Taking to Instagram on March 20, Dr Kunal Sood, a Maryland-based physician in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine, shared the right way to deal with the problem, which can become a serious health issue. Take a look at his video here.

"Earwax is actually protective," stated Dr Sood in a video. "It traps dust, bacteria and debris, while helping keep the ear canal lubricated."

However, trouble begins when earwax builds up and hardens within the ear canal, forming a blockage. According to the physician, it can cause "hearin...