Safety of Hydrogen Peroxide Irrigation and Hydrogen in the Body

Hydrogen plays a vital role in biological functions, yet using hydrogen peroxide for nasal irrigation carries significant health dangers and risks.

What Are the Dangers of Nasal Irrigation With Hydrogen Peroxide?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Verneda Lights

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.

Verneda Lights has been writing and editing articles about art, science, health, business, history and religion since 1970. Her work has appeared in "Essence," "Working Women Stories & Poems" and "National Geographic." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Bryn Mawr College, a medical degree from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and a Master of Business Administration from Strayer University.