why when you have an ear infection you can put hot oil in it and the pain will go away?

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why when you have an ear infection you can put hot oil in it and the pain will go away?

2007-01-29 00:45:23 · 3 answers · asked by tereina H 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management

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Warmth is soothing, softening the earwax might relieve pressure. A warm shower might do the same thing.

2007-01-29 00:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Thats what my mother used to do. I would not recommend it, rather take a hot cloth and hold it against the ear. However for an infection you need an antibiotic to clear it up. See a doctor.

2007-01-29 00:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That might cause vertigo.See a Dr.

2007-01-29 00:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋