Common ear care problems include wax buildup, hearing loss, ear infections, and tinnitus. Although there are a variety of factors that affect your likelihood of getting these ear-related illnesses such as age, genetics, lifestyle choices, and environmental factors, that doesn’t mean that poor ear care doesn’t have an effect on it too. It's important to recognize the signs and symptoms of common ear care problems so that you can take steps to prevent or treat them. Although general ear care can help prevent them, it’s best that you consult a professional once you encounter issues with them, instead of doing home remedies immediately.