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A 72-year-old female asked:

How often can i use hydrogen peroxide to clean my ears. i seem to get a build up of fluid in my ears and then they seem to block up.?

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Dr. Richard Williams
Pharmacy 20 years experience
Not a problem, but..: Hydrogen peroxide in the manner you describe should not be a problem. You may want to check with a physician for the cause of the frequent buildup.
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