I've been experiencing pain in both my ears for the past few hours after using hydrogen peroxide to clean them. It's been about four hours now, and I'm really concerned. What can I do to ease this pain?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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You are not supposed use hydrogen peroxide to clean your ears which causes local irritation,instill dewax ear drops sonthat it forms coating over the exposed area.if it's becoming worse visit ENT doctor for appropriate treatment.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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