How do I treat an ear infection? What can I put in my ears that is not an rx? Relief for day & night to sleep.

Answer 1

Dr. Oz was on Oprah's show Monday and he said mineral oil will naturally melt your ear wax. Just put in a few drops, hold your head still for a few minutes then turn it so the oil/wax will drain out. If you are feeling dizzy, go get some antibiotics because its in the inner ear. Hearing is not something to be fooled around with.
Good luck!

Answer 2

I use to have bad ear infection that never seemed to clear up. And forget me getting near wet or water, I would be really bad for days...

Then my ear Dr. (or rather the RN) put in this purple power medicine. It was only to be in there for six weeks but actually stays longer. I have not had one ear ache at all. I also can take a bath without the dread of water!

Answer 3

Eucalyptus oil...available at a health food/organic store such as whole foods.

BTW, did you hear the recent study that about 50% of ear infections clear up without antibiotics and they are actually encouraging doctors to use more discretion when prescribing something for an ear infection?

Answer 4

My pitty has allergies, also. Not severe mind you. I can't afford a $ 500 dollar blood test. Since he is eating and basically leading a good life, I took the long route. I changed his food, several times over the years. He is eight. The vet had me try certain foods, but at $80 dollars a bag, and no results after 2 to 3 months I tried some thing else. I do put "NOBLE" herring oil in his food though.The rashes are gone, his nails don't brake off as much, but he still scratches his ears. My next thing I am going to try is a vegetarian diet.

Answer 5

there are homeopathic meds. at the pharmacy/drugstore. they do work. the mineral oil treatment is for wax build-up.you said it was an infection here's what you do use the above mentioned homeopathic medicine take a pain reliever Tylenol or Ibuprofen then apply Vick's vapor-rub to the surrounding ear area,behind your ear, also where your ear comes off your face. use a dry clean washcloth folded into a square, cover your ear and lie down. try not to create a suction.lie on back or opposite ear side. repeat as needed. also there is one more remedy at holistic type stores. it is ear candling .it provides immediate relief. feel better!

Answer 6

Believe it or not, many people wear by garlic oil in the ear. You buy a garlic capsule and put a pin hole in it. I swear people say its a natural antibiotic.

If your ear infection is bad enough that it feels like your ear is completely plugged, I suggest you consider antibiotics. I had an ear drum burst and then the pain has just begun.

Answer 7

you need to go to the doctor and get an antibiotic. i had an ear infection this summer and i went a week having it without getting treated and i almost lost my hearing because it became so serious. the swelling became so intense i didn't have a hole in my ear any longer, it just closed up. the pain was unlike anything i could explain. don't wait and chance it getting serious. i had partial hearing loss for months.

Answer 8

They have an over the counter medicine at walmart pharmacy that is suppose to relieve the pain of an ear infection my mom used it once and said it worked. Good luck.

Answer 9

I had a bad earache some time ago and had no time to see a doctor, my grandmother told me to warm up some olive oil (warm not hot) dip a piece of cotton wool in it and put it in my ear, i was desperate and followed her advice, it worked. Sometimes these old wives remedies do.

Answer 10

Heated sweet oil, put the bottle of oil in hot water then put a few drops and put some cotton balls in your ear to keep the wind off your eardrum.