What should I do if my ear feels blocked after cleaning it with hydrogen peroxide?
Disease description:
After cleaning the ear with hydrogen peroxide at night, it might not have been thoroughly dried. Right after lying down to sleep, I suddenly felt my ear become blocked, as if there was water trapped inside that couldn't get out, and my hearing was almost gone. When I used a cotton swab, bloody fluid came out. What should I do about a blocked ear after using hydrogen peroxide?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
After cleaning the ear with hydrogen peroxide, ear blockage may occur due to obstruction of the external auditory canal by secretions, resulting in conductive hearing loss and possible perception of neurogenic discomfort. Subsequently, treat with anti-inflammatory ear drops. If ear blockage is suspected, excessive secretions may be present. It is recommended to visit an otolaryngology department for professional cleaning. Following this, apply microwave thermotherapy, then administer anti-inflammatory ear drops into the ear canal. Before administering medication, clean the external auditory canal and middle ear cavity of pus and discharge by wiping with a cotton swab or using suction to remove the pus, ensuring effective delivery of the medication.
