how do you get ride of an earache?

Question

I was thinking more home remedies. I heard olive oil on cotton but I don't know about that.

Answer 1

Any severe earache requires medical attention. Only a doctor can make the proper diagnosis of otitis externa, otitis media, or other less common causes of earache including problems that are not infectious. These diseases have similar symptoms making self-diagnosis unwise and potentially dangerous.

Medication can be used to treat earache.

1. Medical Name: Otitis externa

Most cases are treated with eardrops for 7-10 days.

These drops contain antibiotic to fight the infection and, sometimes, a steroid to reduce swelling.

The drops are placed in the ear while the person is lying on his or her side, with the affected ear up.

The outer ear is gently pulled backwards, and the drops are placed over the opening to the ear canal.

The ear is gently wiggled for a minute to help the drops penetrate.

The person should remain in this position at least 5 minutes.

Then a cotton ball can be placed over the ear to catch any spill.

Sometimes a wick is placed in the canal if swelling is severe.

Some severe cases will require an oral antibiotic as well as the eardrops.

The person may require strong pain medication for the first few days.

During treatment and for 1-2 weeks after treatment, water should be kept out of the ear.

Either an earplug or small cotton ball coated with Vaseline can be used during bathing.

In some cases the drainage in the ear builds up, and the infection won't clear until it is removed. An otolaryngologist (an ear, nose, and throat specialist), using special equipment, usually will remove this build-up.

2. Medical Name: Otitis media

Most cases are treated with an oral antibiotic for 10-14 days.

In some cases a decongestant medication is helpful.

Pain medication may be needed for the first few days.

Ear infections often will return if only partially treated. Do not stop the course of treatment even though symptoms are relieved.

Answer 2

I know a good solution for it. my grandmother did this for me when I was 7yrs old I got the worst earache ever on christmas eve, and thanks to grandma and natural remedies it went away fast. But first of all I don't know the accessibility of this plant in here or where u live. I heard that in the usa is illegal (i'm not sure though). My grandma boiled some plant Commonly called: Rue, Herb-of-Grace,Bitter-wort. in spanish is called Ruda. ofter it boiled she let it set a lil and when the temperature of the water was not too hot (warm tolerable enough for ur body's temp) she dipped a cotton ball in it squeezed it a lil and placed it in my ear, not too deep inside. I had to lay for at least 20min on my side, the side without the cotton facing down, and miraculously the pain was gone very quick.

Answer 3

inner ear infection 50/50 solution rubbing alcohol and white vinegar. 3 times a day . A doctor told me this. It's sweet oil ,helps w/ out ear infection . Caused by wind.
GOD BLESS

Answer 4

I usually just tell my wife to be quiet and that works fine. But if it might be something else then I go to the doctor because ear aches can be attributed to several things that when left unchecked can cause serious and permanent damage. It is best to get it checked out so you don't wind up brain dead.

Answer 5

olive oil works...put a little into the ear.. and cotton for the oil not to drain out....

Answer 6

Go to the doctor for antibiotics

Answer 7

Usually it is an ear infection and it needs antibiotics or it could be swimmers ear and it needs fungicide.

Answer 8

You have to shoot it out... with a bullet.

Kidding. Go to the doctor, different causes mean different treatments.

Answer 9

advil usually helps me. but if it lasts 2 long go to a doctor.

Answer 10

Antibotics.... Tylenol.... Heating Pad

Hope this help....