any home remedies for an ear ache/possible infection?

Question

last week, my daughter had an ear infection, and i think she passed it onto me. she went to her pediatrician and got put on antibiotics for it, but unfortunately i don't have insurance, so going to the doctor's out of the question for me. are there any kind of home remedies for this?

Answer 1

Ear Ache Remedies
Mugwort is a very versitile plant and is said to be

effective for treating earaches. Mugwort is available

in cut or powdered for through most mail-order herb

companies and health food stores.
This popular earache remedy involves a whole roasted

onion and a piece of cloth. After the onion cools, it

is wrapped in the cloth and placed over the ear. This

procedure is continued until the pain stops. Onions,

like garlic, have an antibiotic effect and may help

when the earache is caused by bacteria (as with

"external otitis," or "swimmer's ear").
The Chinese obtain fresh peppermint juice by wrapping

the leaves, pounding them, and squeezing out the oil. A

few drops of the oil, which is antibacterial, is then

used to relieve earaches.
In Russia, patients with earaches are told to place a

peeled clove of garlic in their ears. The clove is held

in place with a piece of cotton. Warning: Particularly

stubborn earaches may require alternate treatments,

since garlic placed against the skin for an extended

period can act as an irritant and may cause the same

kind of dermatitis and otitis associated with "swimmer's

ear."
Garlic has many uses, and is an effective remedy for a

variety of ailments. With its antibiotic, antifungal,

and antiviral properties, garlic can treat many types of

external earaches. In the early stage of an ear

infection, or even periodically if you are prone to ear

infections, place a few drops of garlic oil in the ear

canal, the plug loosly with sterile cotton. You can make

your own garlic oil by crushing a few cloves of garlic

into some olive oil and letting it sit for a few days at

room temperature. Strain this mixture and refridgerate.

Warm to room temperature before use. Warning: Do not use

this remedy if there is any ear discharge or any indication

that the eardrum is perforated.
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This page was last updated on: June 25, 2006The ears are vital sensory organs and need adequate supplies of vatamin A and C. The vitamins are beneficial for ear infections, pain, or deafness. High sources of A and C are carrots, parsely, and all citrus fruits. Dark green leafy vegetables are high in these vatamins.
One drop of garlic oil in each ear with two drops of lobelia helps clean ear infections. Use warm water not hot oil and repeat once a week.
Fill a small jar with mullein flowers and cover with olive oil. Allow to strand in the sun for 1 week, shaking daily. Strain and place in sterile jar. Apply 3 - 4 drops to affected ear as needed and cover with a warm cloth.
Outer-ear infection (aka swimmer's ear):

Spending too much time in the pool can lead to this ailment, caused when waterborne bacteria get trapped in your ear. To clear it up, put a few drops of a mixture of one part white vinegar and one part rubbing alcohol into your ear. Wait a few minutes, then tip your head and let the liquid trickle out. Repeat three times daily. This solution restores the natural acid balance of the ear canal.
The... patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don't take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop.

~Quentin Regestein
Coneflower/Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Fulgida) Root ooze for earache wash for snakebites and swelling caused by worms.
Earache: Use ten drops of anise oil, sweet almond oil, onion juice and a pinch of pepper tied in a small cloth and placed in the ear (carefully). Then wrap your head in a warm towel for 15-20 minutes as you lay on the opposite side of your body.

Answer 2

Ear infections are not passed from one person to the other. If you think you have an infection you MUST see a doc to get this looked at as left untreated it can cause hearing loss. You can try putting some tea tree oil on a cotton ball and put this in your ear overnight. Another thing to try is sweet oil and a heating pad. If you think it is an infection though don't let it go to long without being treated as your hearing is at stake. You mention that your daughter has a pediatrician and can afford to take her to this doc instead of a GP so consider switching her to a GP so you can save money and get yourself treated more often.

Answer 3

I have chronic problems and I've tried everything. I tried
Similasan Healthy Relief Ear Drops, Earache Relief which you can get at Walgreens/CVS, etc. It relieves the pain almost instantly. It's a natural product so it's not going to burn or cause any ear problems. It actually smells kind of sweet. It removes the pain very quickly and gets rid of the infection in 2-3 days.
It costs about 5.99-6.99 but lasts a long time.
You can go to walgreens.com and type similasan into the search box at the top left.

Answer 4

Hello
Olive oil should work.
Heat up Olive oil (if in microwave only about 15 seconds) and put several drops in the ear with a dropper or cotton pad or ball. Hold in ear (laying down) for about 5 to 10 minutes.

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Answer 5

ear infections aren't usually contageous nor do adults usually get them. but if you want to, try soaking a cotton ball with a little bit of rubbing alcohol and laying on a warm heating pad. but i would try and go to the doctor. there are public aid offices (thru your local health department) that can get you some basic insurance for free. i live in IL and i'm on a medicaid program where i can go to the emergency room and get whatever i need taken care of since i am unemployed with 2 kids. try Google and type in public aid offices in your state and see if that can get you at least the basics covered. good luck

Answer 6

only antibiotics will cure the infection. but a blowdryer will help with the pain along with motrin. Go to the Emergency room if if get worse or your have a sore throat or nasal congestion. It may be a sinus infection..

Answer 7

Atomidine will sting like the dickens, but it will clear it up in just 1 or 2 treatments. you can get it at large health food stores.

Answer 8

this site has lots of info regarding laternatibes & natural remedies, please tye in ear infection.