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Suggest Treatment For Clogged Ears Post Hydrogen Peroxide Usage

My right ear was feeling gummed-up so I applied hydrogen peroxide using an ear bulb syringe. Not sure what happened next, but it felt and and sounded like a volcano-like eruption in my ear canal. When i tipped my ear to let it drain, nothing would come out. I think because I used too much peroxide and didn t mix it with water it dislodged too much wax at one time. Anyway, this resulted in a plugged up ear, and some pain. The MD prescribed neomycin polymyxin HC and said if I still had problem after that to use Debrox (carbamide peroxide) ear wax removal. At the time, I actually could not get the prescription because my information in the database was incorrect and this would take a few days to correct. After a couple days, there was no pain and the ear was getting less and less plugged. Finally my question - Do i really need to use neomycin, an antibiotic, if there is no pain, and instead just use something to dissolve/clean the wax. If so, is the carbamide peroxide the way to go?
Thu, 26 Jul 2018
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Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I reviewed your query and here is advise.
If the problem is resolved and you don't feel pain or other symptoms of infection you can let usage of neomycin.
You can use disinfectant ear drops sold o-t-c after bath or if you feel discomfort.

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Suggest Treatment For Clogged Ears Post Hydrogen Peroxide Usage

Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is advise. If the problem is resolved and you don t feel pain or other symptoms of infection you can let usage of neomycin. You can use disinfectant ear drops sold o-t-c after bath or if you feel discomfort. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.