If it makes you cough…it’s in too far
( as the bishop said to the actress).
Rainbow six, if it works for you then keep on doing what you are doing.
Ears are supposed to self cleaning….and like all things as you get older….the system sometimes gets less efficient.
You can use bi carb soda to reduce the build up of wax….suitably diluted with warm water.
I have a syringe and sometimes use this when I have washed my hair.