Thanks for clarifying — let’s go step by step. Using 5 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide in each ear once a day for three days can cause several possible effects depending on your ear health (wax buildup, infection, or eardrum condition). Here’s what typically can happen:
1. Earwax Softening
- Hydrogen peroxide bubbles when it contacts earwax, which can loosen and soften it.
- You might have noticed:
- Bubbling or fizzing sensation in the ear.
- Wax becoming wet, darkened, or coming out of the ear canal.
2. Irritation of the Ear Canal
- The skin inside the ear canal is sensitive. Repeated use can cause:
- Mild burning or stinging.
- Itching inside the ear.
- Slight redness of the canal.
3. Temporary Hearing Changes
- If the peroxide loosens wax that partially blocks the ear canal, you may notice:
- Feeling of fullness in the ear.
- Slight muffled hearing until wax clears.
4. Rare Complications
- If you have a perforated eardrum, hydrogen peroxide can cause:
- Sharp pain.
- Dizziness or vertigo.
- Discharge of fluid or blood.
- Overuse can also dry out the ear canal, potentially leading to itching or mild irritation.
✅ What to do now
- Stop using hydrogen peroxide for a few days to let your ear canal recover.
- Gently clean the outer ear with a soft cloth — do not insert cotton swabs into the canal.
- If you notice pain, swelling, persistent discharge, bleeding, or dizziness, see a healthcare provider immediately — you may have an ear infection or eardrum injury.
- If the ear feels full due to wax:
- Use a few drops of mineral oil or olive oil for 1–2 days to soften wax.
- Then, a doctor can remove it safely if it doesn’t clear.
If you want, I can give you a safe step-by-step method to clear the remaining wax without risking pain or infection.
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