Well, my DH is increasingly "mis-hearing" things we say to him and is in complete denial that his usually over-abundant ear wax could be backing up. He won't go to the doctor to get it checked (men!). I persuaded him to use oily ear-wax removal drops which he did for a day or so, but no improvement.

I've since been reading about a product called Ear Clear and it has a companion DIY syringe - anyone done this at home? I've only ever heard of getting it done at the doctors but I'll give anything a go if it will help what I'm saying reach his brain correctly!!!