What is safe for my ears?
Dr Anil Safaya
Senior Specialist & Head,
Department of Otolaryngology,
Ibri Regional Referral Hospital,
Sultanate of Oman
Senior Specialist & Head,
Department of Otolaryngology,
Ibri Regional Referral Hospital,
Sultanate of Oman
Q: 1. If there is continuous itching in ears what should be done? 2. Is diluted Hydrogen peroxide harmful for ears? 3. Does Neem oil help in disinfecting the ear? 4. Should mustard oil be used to clear up the ear wax? 5. Do noise and loud sounds affect the ears?
A:1. Dont scratch the ears, use simple (baby) oil or medicated non antibiotic ear drops.2. Yes.3. No and it is not proven that these oils help.4. No. Not at all.5. It damages the small hair like cells and the nerves responsible for hearing.