Is it true that one can use Hydrogen Peroxide to clean the ears from accumulated ear wax? What is the procedure & also VERY important! This method won't damage the eardrum will it?
Has anyone tried this before? Thank you for answering.
2007-11-22 05:12:21 · 9 answers · asked by Nature 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
As long as the ear drum is intact and the person does not have p-e tubes, 3% hydrogen peroxide is very safe to use in the ear canal. Generally, apply several drops into the canal and have the person lie on his or her side for a few minutes, then flush out the wax using tepid water and a bulb ear syringe.
Peroxide works best on persons with dark wax. If you have lighter wax it is less effective. For this, I instilled Colace (I know, it's a stool softener, but it WORKS!) The light colored wax is more resistant to lavage, and it may take repeated attempts over a few days to successfully wash it out.
Never put anything in your ear smaller than your elbow!
2007-11-22 05:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have used peroxide to clean my ears before, and it does work. All you have to do is pour a small amount, maybe a capful or two, into your ear. You will hear it fizzing as it cleans the ear canal out. Leave it in the ear for only about a minute. then tilt your head over to let it drain out. It will not harm your ear drum. I think it gets your ears clean, it's just a little uncomfortable at first, because you can hear the fizzing in your ear really loud.
2007-11-22 05:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by gods_child7478 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what if you have stronger peroxide then 3%
2016-03-17 13:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by susan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had peroxide removeal today, and the pain is terrible, what could be causing the pain?
2015-06-04 23:50:32 · answer #4 · answered by Dolores 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done it all my life and never had any problems. I think its safer than sticking Q-tips in your ear.
2007-11-22 05:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by Spirited Virgo 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I stink it works, wen eye oose, I stink no mor
2015-04-21 00:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by BONE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bad idea, if it gets behind your eardrum it will hurt like crazy. Buy one of those ear cleaning kits from the grocery store.
2007-11-22 05:17:38 · answer #7 · answered by Medicgirl 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
yes it works, mostly divers/swimmers use it
2007-11-22 10:00:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-11-22 05:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by dan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋