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Re:Poor evidence that Q-tips are harmful by gorkish on Tuesday December 08, 2020 @06:55PM (#25353361)
Never had a bug in the ear, but I remember someone telling me that if it ever happens to dilute some isopropyl or peroxide and pour it in there. I sure wouldnt want to spend $2k; anyone know if this method is the most reliable to use at home?
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Re:Poor evidence that Q-tips are harmful by convolvatron on Tuesday December 08, 2020 @07:31PM (#25353682)
I have issues with wax covering my eustachian tube and so I do exactly this - it loosens up the wax and allows whatever process moves it to the outer ear to work better.

would certainly try this before anything else. I use 1/4 3% peroxide, 1/4 70% isopropyl, and 1/2 water - if its too strong it will be uncomfortable.

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