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Is it possible for me to put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in my ear?

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Yes: There is no harm in doing that.

Answered 4/3/2014

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My ears have been clogged for a few weeks and wondering if hydrogen peroxide is safe to use to clean them out if I've had tubes put in as a child?

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My bf put hydrogen peroxide into his ear for about 15 minutes and let it sit and then turned over to let it drain. One didn't drain/feels full. Now what?

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I just put hydrogen peroxide in my ear because its clogged its popping doesn't hurt but how can I get it to drain all the way? It feels full

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My ears began hurting tonight after going to the dr about post nasal drip. I ready online that putting a few drops of hydrogen peroxide could help. It has only made things 100x worse. I took some Tylenol extra strength but am still in severe pain. Please

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Hearing in my left ear has been muffled for the last couple of days. Made worse when i tried cleaning it with a q-tip. After being told by my friend's mom (a doctor) to try putting a drop of oil and then hydrogen peroxide it feels like its even worse i'm

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