A 47-year-old member asked:
Are waterpiks safe for ear wax?
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Dr. David Martinanswered
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery 29 years experience
Ear flushing: Waterpiks use high pressure water, and i would be concerned about damage to the ear drum with this. I wouldn't use anything stronger than the bulb syringe that comes with the wax removal kits you can get at the drug store.
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Los Angeles, CA
A 23-year-old male asked:
Is there anything safe that dissolves ear wax?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Susan Reynoldsanswered
37 years experience
Mineral oil: Mineral oil or a mixture of 50% hydrogen peroxide and 50% warm water.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
What's a safe and effective way to clean ear wax?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Astrachananswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 38 years experience
Have an expert do it: Wax on the outside of the ear canal is easily removed with a wash cloth or other cleaning measure. You should never put anything into the canal including qtips, peroxide or other drops. The vast majority of ear problems i see are due to well intentioned patients cleaning their ears. I would strongly recommend avoiding anything in the canal. If you have a problem see an ENT and then start fresh.
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Last updated Oct 13, 2015
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