[mancerayder]

Is there a home remedy for this, or is this ear wax extraction something only a medical professional can perform?

[hyperdimension]

Sure, hydrogen peroxide poured into your ear will dissolve it, but it might take a few "rinse and repeat" cycles.

[frosted-flakes]

Put a few drops of vegetable oil in your ears every night. After a few days or a week, it works its way out on its own.

At least, that's what my sisters tell me, both of whom get regular build-up of wax in their ears.