Hello everyone I was told that you could use hydrogen peroxide to clean wax build up out of your ears. I was also told that if you had a ear infection to use it also. Have any of you ever heard of this and if you have is it true? Can I also use it for my children?
2007-12-03 10:06:42 · 7 answers · asked by lamd 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
You can use 1/2 peroxide, 1/2 warm water and use an ear syringe to clean out childrens ears too. You can also purchase OTC ear wax solution to soften impacted ear way then flush it out with the above mentioned peroxide/water combo.
2007-12-04 05:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by slk29406 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used this when there was too much wax in my ears. I haven't used it on MY children's ears, but I have been told that that is O.K.(you may dilute the peroxide with 1/3-to-1/2 water)
As far as ear infections, I would be hesitant to use hydrogen peroxide for that reason. the causative pathogen in an infection wouldn't necessarily be eradicated with this solution (H2O2) - I would see medical attention for an infection
2007-12-03 10:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by sugarpie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can make a solution of 1 part tepid water, 1 part alcohol and 1 part peroxide for drops. Be cautious very cautious with children especially if they have had any history of ear infections or ruptured eardrums. Please read information provided below.
Wax is not formed in the deep part of the ear canal near the eardrum, but only in the outer part of the canal. So when a patient has wax blocked up against the eardrum, it is often because he has been probing his ear with such things as cotton-tipped applicators, bobby pins, or twisted napkin corners. These objects only push the wax in deeper. Also, the skin of the ear canal and the eardrum is very thin and fragile and is easily injured.
Earwax is healthy in normal amounts and serves to coat the skin of the ear canal where it acts as a temporary water repellent. The absence of earwax may result in dry, itchy ears.
Most of the time the ear canals are self-cleaning; that is, there is a slow and orderly migration of ear canal skin from the eardrum to the ear opening. Old earwax is constantly being transported from the ear canal to the ear opening where it usually dries, flakes, and falls out.
Under ideal circumstances, you should never have to clean your ear canals. However, we all know that this isn't always so. If you want to clean your ears, you can wash the external ear with a cloth over a finger, but do not insert anything into the ear canal.
Most cases of earwax blockage respond to home treatments used to soften wax if there is no hole in the eardrum. Patients can try placing a few drops of mineral oil, baby oil, glycerin, or commercial ear wax removal drops, such as Debrox®, Mack's® Wax AwayTM, Murine®, or Physicians' ChoiceTM in the ear. These remedies are not as strong as the prescription wax softeners but are effective for many patients. Rarely, people have allergic reactions to commercial preparations. Detergent drops such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide may also aid in the removal of wax. Patients should know that rinsing the ear canal with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) results in oxygen bubbling off and water being left behind-wet, warm ear canals make good incubators for growth of bacteria. Flushing the ear canal with rubbing alcohol displaces the water and dries the canal skin. If alcohol causes severe pain, it suggests the presence of an eardrum perforation.
2007-12-03 10:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by ~mobabe~ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know this Post is old, but do NOT do the ear candles. Most salons are discontinuing this. They do not work, tests show its a hoax. Google it. It's more dangerous any has no benefits. Hydrogen peroxide is fine for occasional use only.
2016-04-07 06:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes we use it.
As long as your children do not have open ear drums like having the tubes in their ears.
If anyone has swimmers ear or outer ear pain, use 1/2 rubbing alcohol and 1/2 white vinegar to flush them out.
The vinegar corrects the ph balance and the alcohol drys out any water in the ear.
2007-12-03 10:19:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use it to clean infections around my ear peircings because im allergic to metal and often get allergic reactions so it gets gross and i use it to keep it clean and fresh. it doesnt sting that much either!
2007-12-03 10:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, do not use it-----it could cause permanent harm. Get an ear wash kit from the drug store, ask the pharmacist which one is best or go to an ENT and have it done professionally.
2007-12-03 10:57:36 · answer #7 · answered by Patricia S 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋