A couple years ago, one of my ears had wax buildup that made it hard to hear; the nurse who treated me didn't use a Q-Tip, but rather a syringe filled with warm

A couple years ago, one of my ears had wax buildup that made it hard to hear; the nurse who treated me didn't use a Q-Tip, but rather a syringe filled with warm water. She basically said the same things as the article, that removing wax Q-Tip style causes ear infections and risks other damage because wax protects the ear. I think she suggested that people with chronic wax issues might consider getting the syringe thing for home use.