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 37-year-old member asked:
Can hydrogen peroxide be poured in ear?
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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 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 Jul 23, 2018
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