Yes it may be wax or any remnant of ear buds used to clean your ears
If you have ear pain,running nose,fever and nose block it may be a infection
Next Steps
don't use ear buds
get online/ nearby ENT consultation for details histry and rule out any remnant cotton bud or foreign body and prescribed
Health Tips
avoid cleaning Ur ears
you can use wax dissolvents available in medical stores
stop if u have discomfort after using ear drops