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Can I Use Safflower Oil To Un Clog My Ear

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Posted on Tue, 6 Aug 2019
Question: can i use safflower oil to un clog my ear ?
I have a tube in it that is approx 30 years old.
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
can i use safflower oil to un clog my ear ?
I have a tube in it that is approx 30 years old.
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

If I understood your question correctly, you are asking if safflower oil can be used to dissolve ear wax.
In that case, usually any kind of vegetable or mineral oil can be used for this purpose, however, I think it's safer to use earwax removal drops.

I hope this answers your question. If not, please feel free to elaborate.

Take care
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Please see below

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

If I understood your question correctly, you are asking if safflower oil can be used to dissolve ear wax.
In that case, usually any kind of vegetable or mineral oil can be used for this purpose, however, I think it's safer to use earwax removal drops.

I hope this answers your question. If not, please feel free to elaborate.

Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (10 hours later)
I’ve had a tube in my ear for 30 years, and when I have tried hydrogen peroxide it hurt, so i tried safflower oil and it seemed to help... yet my family doc was concerned when she saw the tube clogged up and white stuff ... then when I looked on internet I read safflower oil (& any veg oil) can cause infection if used too long... so the question is can i continue using safflower or do i switch to tea tree & olive oil mix until I can get in to see an ent (if that doesn’t unclog ear) ?
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
I’ve had a tube in my ear for 30 years, and when I have tried hydrogen peroxide it hurt, so i tried safflower oil and it seemed to help... yet my family doc was concerned when she saw the tube clogged up and white stuff ... then when I looked on internet I read safflower oil (& any veg oil) can cause infection if used too long... so the question is can i continue using safflower or do i switch to tea tree & olive oil mix until I can get in to see an ent (if that doesn’t unclog ear) ?
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (3 days later)
Brief Answer:
Long term use of veg oil can lead to infection and clogging

Detailed Answer:

Long term use of vegetable oil (including olive oil) can lead to infection and build up, so I do not recommend continued use of safflower oil. You may occasionally use tea tree oil and veg oil mixture too, however it is best if alternated with peroxide, since the latter seems to prevent build up and clogging.
Seeing an ENT specialist as soon as possible is strongly recommended.

I hope this answers your question.

Take care




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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Long term use of veg oil can lead to infection and clogging

Detailed Answer:

Long term use of vegetable oil (including olive oil) can lead to infection and build up, so I do not recommend continued use of safflower oil. You may occasionally use tea tree oil and veg oil mixture too, however it is best if alternated with peroxide, since the latter seems to prevent build up and clogging.
Seeing an ENT specialist as soon as possible is strongly recommended.

I hope this answers your question.

Take care



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Can I Use Safflower Oil To Un Clog My Ear

can i use safflower oil to un clog my ear ? I have a tube in it that is approx 30 years old.