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[–] pescetarian@lemmy.ml 9 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

About peroxide: This substance is used only when removing earwax; for this cleaning, rinsing is recommended, in which liquid is poured into the ear (it can also be injected with a clean syringe and slowly dripped into the ear canal). During this procedure, the patient should lie with his head turned on the side of the healthy ear.

The solution reacts until the peroxide begins to bubble. The remaining content flows out and is wiped off. In otitis media, peroxide should not be used without the knowledge of a doctor β€” if the inflammation is in the outer ear, it can be transmitted deep into it, leading to a more serious infection or even a life-threatening condition such as a brain abscess. Drip 3% hydrogen peroxide into the affected ear. It will painlessly dissolve impurities in the ear canal. When the liquid stops bubbling, the ear canal is wiped with a cotton swab, the patient is placed on the side of the washed ear, and the rest of the contents flows onto the cotton swab.

[–] Coreidan@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

Don’t do this. If you have earwax build up go see an ENT. You’re just risking your ear health and the possibility of giving your self permanent tinnitus or something worse.

[–] ryannathans@aussie.zone 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Why are you talking about peroxide?

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 3 points 9 months ago

Probably because it's part of OP's original question.

[–] NoIWontPickaName@kbin.social 2 points 9 months ago

As an alternative, I would say.