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Can I Use Safflower Oil To Un Clog My Ear
Question: can i use safflower oil to un clog my ear ?
I have a tube in it that is approx 30 years old.
I have a tube in it that is approx 30 years old.
can i use safflower oil to un clog my ear ?
I have a tube in it that is approx 30 years old.
I have a tube in it that is approx 30 years old.
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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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
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
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
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) ?
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) ?
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
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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
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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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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