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Is Hydrogen Peroxide Advisable To Treat Perforated Ear Drum?

Will hydrogen peroxide hurt a ruptured eardrum? A glass bottle made impact to my temple and right ear. Immediately, I took notice that my hearing significantly depleted in my right ear. I am living day two, or the next day, after this incident. I STRONGLY feel that my eardrum did perforate. I put one treatment of 3% hydrogen peroxide in my ear this morning (Thur, 4.14.2016) Bubbling did occur, so I know infection is possibly existential. I wished to discover whether or not the peroxide s help here is benefitial, or harmful ( eardrum-killing, so to speak). I d hate to damage my eardrum causing a life-long afflicted ear which would never again possess my ear s normal hearing ability. I already hate that the muffled hearing is here to stick by for the next potential 3 months anyhow. But in the end, will these [to be] regular hydrogen peroxide treatments help to heal my perforated eardrum enigma or cause it to prevent the healing of which I search? I know how chemical compounds may, at times, oppose my wished ear rejuvination; whereas, infection of the plighted eardrum would simply remain far too damaged beyond any self reparations, vulnerably, later leading to a lack of eardrum. I do not feel that I have made it to this point, but I do want to keep from ever having to venture down this avenue, you know? I thank you so, so, SO very much for listening about my ear issue! I know that I ll gracefully follow along with your guidence and medical expertise. Thank you ever so much, Ty Lancaster
Wed, 11 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if Hydrogen Peroxide advisable to treat perforated ear drum which could be due to number of reasons. You should use hydragen peroxide only after consulting doctor . Visit ENT specialist once and get complete otoscopic examination done. You may need surgery if your perforated eardrum is severe or doesn't heal that is myringoplasty . It also seems to me that you also suffering from ear infection . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination so that infection can not spread to surroundings and avoid complications like vertigo . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 10 days before doing any procedure . Doctor may perform patching or surgery . For now keep your ear dry and give warm dry compresses on external ear .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Hydrogen Peroxide Advisable To Treat Perforated Ear Drum?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if Hydrogen Peroxide advisable to treat perforated ear drum which could be due to number of reasons. You should use hydragen peroxide only after consulting doctor . Visit ENT specialist once and get complete otoscopic examination done. You may need surgery if your perforated eardrum is severe or doesn t heal that is myringoplasty . It also seems to me that you also suffering from ear infection . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination so that infection can not spread to surroundings and avoid complications like vertigo . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 10 days before doing any procedure . Doctor may perform patching or surgery . For now keep your ear dry and give warm dry compresses on external ear . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari