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I accidentally put bleach in my ear instead of peroxide time lapse was approximately 5 min. do i need to go to the er after flushing well with water?
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Probably not: Irrigation is the answer--flush it for at least 10 minutes. Then if it does not hurt and you are hearing fine, you are most likely able to stay home w/o worries.
Answered 12/17/2020
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No: Assuming this was regular household bleach and you don't have a tube in your ear, then you will be just fine.
Answered 5/16/2018
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