How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Clean Ears?

Use only 3% hydrogen peroxide

Warm the bottle to room temperature

Lie on your side with the affected ear facing up

Place 2 to 3 drops into the ear

Keep the ear facing up for 5 to 10 minutes

Let the bubbling happen

Sit up and let the liquid drain out onto a tissue

Wipe only the outer ear

Repeat once daily for up to 3 to 5 days if needed

Stop if you feel pain, dizziness, or worsening symptoms

Do not use if you have a ruptured eardrum, ear tubes, ear infection, or ear surgery history

Do not use cotton swabs inside the ear

Seek medical care if symptoms persist or hearing does not improve

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