Hydrogen peroxide can be used to rinse a perforated eardrum if there is localized pus and other signs of infection; if the perforation is simple, the use of hydrogen peroxide is not recommended.
Hydrogen peroxide can be used to intervene in the acute phase of tympanic membrane perforation combined with suppurative otitis media and suppurative otitis externa, which are usually accompanied by localized pus, redness and swelling, and the use of hydrogen peroxide can effectively clean the localized foci of infection. However, the use of hydrogen peroxide can effectively clean the localized foci of infection. However, the use of hydrogen peroxide requires attention to avoid excessive force, and the use of physiological saline for subsequent rinsing.
If the use of hydrogen peroxide after the emergence of severe local tingling, redness and swelling, suggesting that there may be an allergic reaction, the need to stop using drugs and rinsing. Perforations due to simple trauma without purulent discharge usually do not require peroxide irrigation.
Whether or not to use hydrogen peroxide needs to be determined by the clinician according to the condition; the use of hydrogen peroxide to flush the external ear canal is a professional clinical operation and should not be carried out without authorization.