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Is dishsoap safe to use to irrigate ears, if plain warm water is not working?

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Hydrogen peroxide : May use Debrox or similar wax dissolving ear drops 2xa day for 3 days. Then use lukewarm water with about 20cc of hydrogen peroxide. This will loosen any tough wax.You may use a ball syringe and flush .if it is difficult go to the doctor

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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