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Many say that hydrogen peroxide is safe to use in the ear for wax removal, however, wouldn't peroxide disrupt your eardrum membrane?
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No: Full strength peroxide is a little strong but even the otc wax drops have peroxide in them.
Answered 12/15/2019
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