Hydrogen peroxide shortly called as “peroxide” is a bluish liquid available commonly in medical stores. It is a strong oxidizing agent and well known for its bleaching property. Peroxide is naturally produced from our body cells as a byproduct. However due to the presence of several body enzymes and catalyzing agents hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen molecules thus preventing the free radicals that are harmful to our body.
Peroxide has been largely used in medical industry as a disinfectant and in many other industries as an effective bleaching product. Hydrogen peroxide, well known for its antibacterial property is used largely as disinfectant for cleansing of wounds. It is also used for treating ear infections and is the best home remedy used for cleansing ears.
Ear wax :
Ear wax is produced naturally by the glands present in the outer canal. This gland secretes oily particle which prevents ear infection caused by dust and insects that occasionally enter into the ear. The quantity of ear wax produced by each person varies significantly. Some may have little ear wax while others may have more of wax in their ears.
In some cases the ear wax would be produced in excess which would block the tiny holes of the ear. This can affect the normal hearing capacity of the ear and it may also create “fullness” feeling in the ear. Due to the presence of too much of waxy substance germs can easily enter into it due to moisture causing ear infection and pain. This makes it necessary to remove the ear wax periodically. Hydrogen peroxide is used for removing ear wax.