2006-10-19 17:00:40 · 11 answers · asked by Nik Q 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
you probably have an ear infection. Go to the doctor
2006-10-19 17:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by Me, again 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's a simple earache caused by a cold or sinus blockage, you can get some relief with warm olive oil.
Simply put some olive oil - DO NOT use any type of vegetable oil - in a spoon and warm it with a match. TEST it on your finger to make sure it's not too hot. It should feel warm/hot, NOT hot enough to burn. Soak a cotton ball in the oil and immediately place it in your ear. Don't cram the cotton ball all the way in, just far enough to seal off the air and create a warm pocket in the canal.
The warm oil allows the eustachian tubes to open and relieve the pressure that's causing the ache.
I'm the youngest of 11 kids in a large Greek family and this has worked for everyone of us, including all of our own children. If the ache doesn't lessen after a couple of hours, you probably have an infection that requires a doctor's treatment.
You can also buy a special oil for this at any drug store - it's called "Sweet Oil", but if you read the label it's contents are simply olive oil.
Hope you feel better soon!
2006-10-19 17:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by DetroitBrat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're right. You probably have an ear infection. If you can't go to the doctor, try taking decongestants to dry up your sinuses. That should relieve some pressure. Also put drops of warm olive oil in your ear to lube and soften the eardrum.
Don't take antibiotics without a doctor's prescription - you could have severe reactions.
2006-10-19 17:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It somewhat feels like an infection & you does no longer be far off having a fever... i decide to propose seeing a physician as you're able to be able to wish antibiotics to do away with the micro organism in charge for an infection. i could continually err on the portion of warning while it includes getting an infection that on the factor of your ideas. this is possible for an infection to unfold to the ideas inflicting encephalitis.
2016-12-08 17:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You most likely have an ear infection. You may have had strep throat. You probably need antibiotics, so see your doctor.
2006-10-19 17:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by Da Bomb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sucrets for sore throat, and Advil for earache until you can see a doctor. You may need antibiotics.
2006-10-19 17:47:13 · answer #6 · answered by FL Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need antibiotics, it sounds like a ear infection.
2006-10-19 17:10:49 · answer #7 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the dr to get a throat culture .
2006-10-19 17:02:18 · answer #8 · answered by mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have an ear infection
2006-10-19 17:01:54 · answer #9 · answered by KK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thing like this you need to have your self checkout see a doctor
2006-10-19 17:02:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋