Tear Duct Blockage Home Remedies
To prevent further inflammation that could worsen the blockage:
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Reduce exposure to dust, pet dander, and smoke that might cause inflammatory swelling near the tear duct opening. To prevent further inflammation that could worsen the
| Remedy | Why to avoid | |--------|---------------| | | Risk of severe bacterial infection | | Raw honey drops | Can introduce bacteria, spores (infant botulism risk under 1) | | Silver solutions | No proven benefit; argyria (skin discoloration) | | Sharp objects to “poke” the duct | Can cause permanent scarring or puncture the eye | | Remedy | Why to avoid | |--------|---------------|
This creates a pressure gradient that can pop open the membrane covering the duct.