I have got a common cold, and have got a really painful ear ache. what can i do to ease the pain?
2007-01-05 21:26:22 · 16 answers · asked by Who knows ????????? 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Strong painkillers, such as Paramol (paracetamol + dihydrocodeine) every four hours; if that is not enough, you can add ibuprofen in between Paramol doses (two hours after Paramol). Don't hesitate to take painkillers for earaches, they can really make your life hell.
2007-01-05 21:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by Nini 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am the ear infection queen, lost part of my hearing from it...
Until you can get into the dr in the am, use a heating pad or a hot water bottle and lay on it with your infected ear, have it partially on your neck below the ear as well... Turn it up as far as you can stand it, and just rest.
It WILL feel better, but you need to see a dr even after it feels better..Ear infections are serious. they caused me to be 70% deaf in both ears.. I had surgery and probably about 30% deaf now..
2007-01-05 23:20:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be bunged up causing this pain - try a decongestant in liquid medicine or tablet form or even an over the counter pain killer - the pharmacist could give you free advice at your local chemist. Failing that I'd get down the doc's, walk in centre or A&E
Good luck
2007-01-05 21:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by Bristol_Gal 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey, try wrapping a hotwater bottle in a towel and put it to ur ear, You may also have a sinus infection. which u can usally tell when you blow your nose is it a greeny yellow colour? or you could have a ear infection.... try go to your pharmacy and speak to them they can advise you more on and give you proper advice good luck and hope you feel better soon xxxx
2007-01-05 21:34:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just have to bide your time .Take two Paracetamol every four hours .My Gp said there is nothing they can give you for ear ache .Only Parecetamol .Iam going back to him next week .Mines still very sore ??
2007-01-05 22:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by sukito 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely the pain is coming from congestion. I would suggest some tylenol formulation with pseudoephedrine or Phenylepherine in it.
2007-01-05 21:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by mikley28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your GP for a referral to a ENT sound like a block in the gestation tube
2007-01-05 21:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take an aspirin and go to bed. If earache continues mention it to the doctor.
2007-01-05 21:28:51 · answer #8 · answered by SYJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 Drops of Olive Oil.
It will also clean your ear.
2007-01-05 21:35:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE SOME GOOD PAINKILLERS,AND PUT A FEW DROPS OF WARM OLIVE OIL INTO YOUR EAR,
2007-01-05 21:31:14 · answer #10 · answered by aunty m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋