A 48-year-old member asked:

Is too much hydrogen peroxide bad for your ear?

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Dr. Joel Steckelmananswered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible: Too much of anything is no good . H2o2 helps with the removal of wax.

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Can hydrogen peroxide be poured in ear?

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Dr. Harold Kimanswered

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 30 years experience

probably: As long as your ear drum is intact, it should not be a problem.

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