What do you do for an ear ache

An ear ache should really be checked out by a professional, but this home remedy can help until you can see one. Slightly warmed Sweet Oil can be poured into the ear. Add a cotton ball to ensure it does not run out. Rest your head so that t…

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The following steps may help an earache: * A cold pack or cold wet wash cloth applied to the outer ear for 20 minutes may reduce pain. * For children old enough to safely chew gum, chewing may help relieve the pain and pressure of an ear in…

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Depending upon the cause for the pain, depends on treatment. If due to swollen membranes that are blocking the opening of the eustachian tube. Decongestant nasal sprays, oral decongestants such as Sudefed can help relieve the pressure and a…

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What are some good home remedies for an ear ache?

Q: I have an ear ache. Which is weird cause I used to get a lot of ear aches/ear infections as a child and I haven’t had an ear ache for a long time. Our county fair is in town this week and it was a little chilly and windy yesterday and we went to a outdoor concert last night so I was out in the cold/windy air. Could the wind have caused the ear ache? When I swallow then my ear hurts, when I touch it then it feels bruised, and its also giving me a headache. I tried Murine Ear drops but that didn’t help. Are there any home remedies I could try? I would like to at least try to get rid of my ear ache myself without going to the doctor.

A: Prop up your head slightly while you sleep.Try a hair dryer… hold a dryer 18 to 20 inches from the ear and aim that warm air into your ear (make sure the dryer is in a low WARM not HOT setting). Place a bottle of baby oil or mineral oil in a pan of hot (not boiling) water. Let the oil sit in the water until it becomes hot. Place a drop or two of oil in the ear. It will help lessen the pain.Chew a wad of gum. I’m sure you’ve heard of people telling you to do so to help with pressure in the ears on plane flights.Mullein is an herbal folklore remedy for earaches.Wiggle your outer ear. Does it hurt? If it does, you definitely have an infection. If not, you may still have an infection. All of the above can give you relief, but not a cure. Infections should never be ignored.

How to help an ear ache and swimmers ear?

Q: My friend has an ear ache, and swimmers ear. This is the third day she has had it and she is in pain. She has tried ear drops, heating pad, pain killers, hydrogen paroxide, mineral oil but nothing will work. She’s also been waking up during the night and cannot hear out of it. How can she get rid of it, or at least make it feel better?

A: The only way I know of to get rid of swimmers ear is to contact your doctor. She really needs antibiotic ear drops and you can only get those with a prescription.Good luck

What’s the best way to treat an ear ache before I run to the doctor?

Q: It’s a minor ear ache. Not too bad. I doubt is dental since I’ve already experienced a root canal that caused an ear ache that is much more intense. Any suggestions or products I can buy at the pharmacy? Maybe I just need to rinse it out with something.

A: Try an ear cone from the natural health store. It is an old time remedy for ear aches. You lay on your side and someone puts the cone in your ear (it does not go in deep at all). Then is is lit and the smoke from it clears out your ear. I have done these and had a # of friends and family members use them as well. It can’t hurt you and may be worth a try before something more heavy duty! Good luck.