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Cleaning of Ear Wax.

2018-05-27 16:27:46
Is it safe to use Hydrogen Peroxide to clean ear wax? Whats the procedure? Thanks for your help well in advance.
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Concentrated hydrogen peroxide may be injurious to canal skin and may cause severe pain if applied to inflamed skin. It needs to be diluted before using it. It not advisable to self clean your ear. You can damage important structures inside
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Answered2018-05-28 01:59:28

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