A 37-year-old member asked:
Can hydrogen peroxide be poured in ear?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Harold Kimanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 30 years experience
probably: As long as your ear drum is intact, it should not be a problem.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Is it possible for me to use hydrogen peroxide to unclog ear?
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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Not my favorite: I have spent 20 years unplugging ears and i never used hydrogen peroxide. Check out drug store, there are a number of overt the counter cerumenolytics that work.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Is too much hydrogen peroxide bad for your ear?
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Dr. Joel Steckelmananswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Possible: Too much of anything is no good . H2o2 helps with the removal of wax.
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A male asked:
Can I use 6% hydrogen peroxide to clean blocked ear?
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Dr. Bruce Jacobsanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Would dilute it 50%: and use 3% hydrogen peroxide. It is less irritating on tissues.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
How long should hydrogen peroxide be left in my ear when cleaning ?
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
2-3 minutes: You usually install for two or three minutes before shower.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Is it possible for me to put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in my ear?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Joel Steckelmananswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes: There is no harm in doing that.
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Last updated Apr 2, 2015
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