I had a ear infection about a week ago and I think I still have some fluid in my ear, does anyone have any home remedies or know of anything I can do from home to help get rid of this I am trying to keep from having to go to the doctor but my ear still feels very clogged up. Please don't mention tubes I want to know of something I can try from home before I have to go to the doctor.
2007-01-13 10:41:52 · 14 answers · asked by samilynn04 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Try rubbing alcohol.
Just put a couple drops of rubbing alcohol in your ear and keep your head tilted to the side for 30 seconds and put a piece of cotton in your ear .
I've used rubbing alcohol in my ears for years since I am prone to ear infections and it always clears them overnight.
2007-01-13 10:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by ghostwriter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor gave you an anti-bacterial medication for the infection, they continue working for a few days after you finish the prescription, so if you aren't in pain, just give it 5 - 6 more days. When I get water in my ear (like from showering or swimming) I put a couple of drops of alcohol in the ear. But, that doesn't sound like what you have going on here.
2007-01-13 18:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by lollipop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Doctor should have gave you anti-biotics for your ear infection. If you have finished the anti-biotics and still have the infection, I would advise you to go to the Doctor for further treatment. Letting an ear infection go will result in loss of hearing or other conditions with your inner ear.
2007-01-13 22:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by Herbal Advisor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not in pain don't worry. I had fluid in the middle ear for almost 9 months before it finally cleared up. Check in with the doc again in acouple of weeks if it is still bothering you you should be tested for allergies.
2007-01-13 18:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by MimC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a medicine called similasan or something of that sort, you can get it at CVS. It is in a white box with a red orange ear on the box. I use it for my daughter and it always works well.
2007-01-13 18:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have a product you can buy from the store called Swim Ear. This will dry it out.
2007-01-13 18:50:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you kbow how to flush your ear correctly do this then put a drop of olive oil in each ear it worked for me hoped it helped you.
2007-01-14 12:20:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, if it is still an infection, I would strongly recommend this clay product: Algo Clay, you can find it at www.clayforlife.com
2007-01-13 19:10:56 · answer #8 · answered by jasmine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy peasy. know just how you feel. hold your nose and blow... works everytime... do this as much as you can a day and for as many days until your ear feels better again =]
2007-01-13 18:47:10 · answer #9 · answered by gravehmonster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try keeping a garlic clove in ear.not too inside just lillte. its antibacterial.
2007-01-13 18:46:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋