My 5 year old has an ear infection and is in alot of pain. Since it is 8pm here I can't call his pediatrician until the morning. Is there a temporary home remedy I can do for his symptoms until I can get him on some antibiotics?
I heard somewhere that warm sweet oil works but I don't even know where to buy it and if it does in fact work.
2007-03-14 13:18:05 · 6 answers · asked by justjennp 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I gave him Motrin about a 1/2 hour ago but I am worried about it wearing off through the night. I suppose I can just keep waking up with him.
His fever isn't too bad about 101 or 102. The Motrin helped bring it down.
Great answers and ideas so far everyone thanks so much!
2007-03-14 13:31:25 · update #1
I have a book on home remedies that I have used a lot being t hat I have 3 kids. For ear infections they recommend Tylenol or Ibuprofin and t ake you hair dryer on LOW and hold it far from his ear. Just enough to feel the warm air. That helps a lot. I have used that as well. If he gets a really high fever I would take him to the ER.
2007-03-14 13:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,
Below are some very effective home remedies for ear infection
* Take some garlic oil and put 3 drops of grape seed extract in it and then put it in the ear. It will help to relieve the pain in the ear.
* Take Vitamin C to help boost the immune system and fight infection. Zinc reduces ear infection.
* Grind a few Holy basil leaves and extract some juice. Apply 2 drops inside the ear.
* Avoid smoking and passive smoke as much as possible.
Good Day!!
Maria
2007-03-14 22:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can alternate tylenol with motrin every 4 hours. They are different meds.
I was going to suggest the hairdryer too, but the warm olive oil will most likely do the same thing.
2007-03-14 14:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by JLB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear justjen:
Yes you heard right however what I remember it to be was a teaspoon of warm olive oil. But instead of relying on what type of oil consider calling a near by Hospital and ask for the advice nurse. It is typically a free service. Or perhaps rely on a senior, senior citizen you can trust to determine the type of oil.
PS. It does work.
2007-03-14 13:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by Fresh choice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My doctor told me to use olive oil once... but nothing will help if he needs antibiotics.
May be Tylenol for children until tomorrow morning, for the pain.
2007-03-14 13:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by Shaana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motrin and rest....Nothing is going to work as rapid as you would like.
2007-03-14 13:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by Mark H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋