Question 1

woke up with swollen lips. used hydrogen peroxide as a mouth wash 3 days ago . what happened & what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Angioedema: The Hydrogen peroxide is not the trigger.
Angioedema is similar to hives but deeper.  It could be due to an allergy or a reaction to some medications but most often the trigger is unknown.  There is a very rare hereditary form too.  If you experience internal swelling like tongue, throat or intestinal cramping seek care immediately.  See an allergist.  Antihistamines don't do much unless hives too

Question 2

hi! i cut my (r) index finger w/electric hedge trimr yestrdy. i cleand it w/hydrogen peroxide & wrapped it. 2day it still foams, is swollen red. er?

Accepted Answer

Go the the ER: If your wound is swollen and red you should be seen, you most likely have an infection.

Question 3

i used a cleanser for my contacts containing hydrogen peroxide. this morning when i put my contacys in it cause my eye to burn, swell, turn red&itch?

Accepted Answer

Done that: Don't worry , just irrigate eyes with artificial tears and you will be alright.!

Question 4

why is there hydrogen peroxide in ovol drops??!

Accepted Answer

What are ovol drops: What are ovol drops Please send more info.Hydrogen peroxide  is an antiseptic and a bleacing agent

Question 5

can hydrogen peroxide ruin enamel?

Accepted Answer

Probably not...: Peroxide has been safely used in tooth bleaching products for many years. However, don't forget, hydrogen peroxide is very reactive and should only be used for very limited usage in the mouth.  Daily application in the mouth is probably not a good idea.

Question 6

could hydrogen peroxide cause cavitys?

Accepted Answer

No: Hydrogen peroxide (assuming it is for dental use) does not cause cavities.

Question 7

if i drink hydrogen peroxide will i die?

Accepted Answer

Instead of giving : You recipes to die by, i want  to focus on why you might feel the need to drink hydrogen peroxide. Do you want to harm yourself or to die? With help your life can improve. If you are having thoughts of killing yourself now, please have a friend or relative drive you to the emergency room. If you need to call 911 for help do so. You can use national suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784.

Question 8

how does one douche with hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Bottle high, tube on: Attach a soft rubber tube to a bottle, and raise the bottle high after placing the soft rubber pipe in the area you want to douche, the peroxide will descend via gravity to the area.

Question 9

can you die from drinking hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Depends on concentra: With a significant ingestion of high concentration hydrogen peroxide, one might develop vomiting, abdominal bloating, pain or cramping, burning of mouth or throat, difficulty breathing, chest pain, body aches &amp; rarely – seizure. Household -strength hydrogen peroxide is much less dangerous than industrial - strength exposures. Deaths have been reported with high -concentration hydrogen peroxide.

Question 10

does hydrogen peroxide turn molluscum white?

Accepted Answer

Yes it could: The only general treatment for this common condition is either waiting for it to go away or excision. Chemical burning is one option but can cause injuries.

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Woke up with swollen lips. used hydrogen peroxide as a mouth wash 3 days ago . what happened & what should i do?

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Hi! i cut my (r) index finger w/electric hedge trimr yestrdy. i cleand it w/hydrogen peroxide & wrapped it. 2day it still foams, is swollen red. er?

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I used a cleanser for my contacts containing hydrogen peroxide. this morning when i put my contacys in it cause my eye to burn, swell, turn red&itch?

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Why is there hydrogen peroxide in ovol drops??!

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