What Are the Dangers of Nasal Irrigation With Hydrogen Peroxide?
The use of hydrogen peroxide as a nasal spray is controversial. Some alternative medicine practitioners recommend its use; however, traditional medical texts argue against exposing mucous membranes to hydrogen peroxide. According to Princeton University, hydrogen peroxide or H2O2 is “a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used in aqueous solutions as a mild disinfectant and in strong concentrations as an oxidant in rocket fuels.” Hydrogen peroxide is known to be a caustic chemica, and its caustic character increases with concentration.
