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Does Putting Hydrogen Peroxide In The Ears Cause Ear Blockage?

Hi just wondering i recently had my ears cleaned out from a blockage of ear wax and my GP told me to put hydrogen peroxide in my ear once a week to prevent them from blocking up again i was just wondering if i put hydrogen peroxide in my ear will it cause it to block up?


Mon, 20 Aug 2018
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I do not think that hydrogen peroxide will cause any problems if use in limited quantities.
So my suggestion is to put just 2 drops in each ear and not in excess.
Also if you have a problem of ear wax accumulation frequently you can put wax softener drops.
Also getting the ears cleaned at regular intervals can help in reducing excessive accumulation.
It is also better to get the ears cleaned by a professional as doing it at home can accidentally push the ear wax deep in the ear.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Dr. Parth Goswami's  Response
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.

H2o2 is mild antiseptic and anti irritant. It can loosen mucus as well. So it will not lead any ear blockage. Don't worry about that. You can use it for prescribed duration by your doctor.

Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Does Putting Hydrogen Peroxide In The Ears Cause Ear Blockage?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I do not think that hydrogen peroxide will cause any problems if use in limited quantities. So my suggestion is to put just 2 drops in each ear and not in excess. Also if you have a problem of ear wax accumulation frequently you can put wax softener drops. Also getting the ears cleaned at regular intervals can help in reducing excessive accumulation. It is also better to get the ears cleaned by a professional as doing it at home can accidentally push the ear wax deep in the ear. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora