A 35-year-old member asked:
Is it true that one can use hydrogen peroxide to clean the ears?
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Dr. Bernstein Joelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 62 years experience
Yes: Hydrogen peroxide is a safe and inexpensive method of dissolving impacted ear wax. But it may be irritating if you do not have wax. So make sure frown from an ENT doctor that wax is the correct diagnosis.
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