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Hydrogen peroxide safe for my clogged ear? my right ear has felt erratically clogged with ear wax to the point of disrupting my hearing.
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Pharmacy: I recommend over the counter ear wax cleaner for adults. Ask your pharmacist.
Answered 12/9/2013
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No: Use mineral oil or over the counter ear wax remover oil.
Answered 4/2/2016
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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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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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Is Hydrogen peroxide bad or harmful to use while cleaning ears with cotton swabs? I do it a lot I need a way to get ear wax out
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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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People also searched for:
If your ear is clogged is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide to soften the wax enough for it to run out of your ear?
My ears feel clogged & hearing slightly muffled (no pain). Nurse said that I could try to clean them by putting a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in. Is there any reason why I can taste the drops when I put them in my right ear (but not in my left)?
I have used hyrogen peroxide directly in ear for ear wax and during ear wax hudrogen peroxide goes in ear & after it i feeling lose my hearing more!? Its demage inside ear!? Can u plez suggest me what to do !?
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Can symptoms of impacted ear wax come and go? I have clogged feeling in right ear only along with mild tinnitus and muffled hearing. No earache or dizziness. Usually feels worse after lying down but fluctuates throughout the day?
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