the side of the infected ear? heating pad?
the other side? heating pad?
on back?
stomach?
pretty much what will be the most comforting/ and help it heal faster?
any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
2007-06-15 05:14:30 · 7 answers · asked by Mr. Cool Guy 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Sleep on the side opposite the one that's infected. The Eustachian tube for the infected ear can only drain into the throat, so sleep with that ear "up" - that way, the tube will be below it, and the ear will almost certainly drain sooner. A heating pad is very good to keep the ear from hurting, and helps bring blood to the ear to aid in healing.
Feel better soon!
2007-06-15 05:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Sleeping On Ear
2016-12-15 12:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really doesn't matter which side you sleep on. More importantly, you should sleep on a slight incline so that your head is a bit higher than the rest of your body. This will aid in fluid drainage that may have built up from the infection.
2007-06-15 05:18:31 · answer #3 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is going to sound strange but it is an old remedy before antibiotics and it does work.
A teaspoon of Olive Oil down the ear. Put a heating pad on the ear for 15 minutes. Then, turn hurt ear down on a towel and let it drain at night.
It will be better the next day and that is what my mom would do for me and it healed very quickly.
See M.D.'s article on this subject.
2007-06-15 05:20:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
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2014-08-16 05:09:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any side but the side of the infection
2007-06-15 05:16:53 · answer #7 · answered by matt p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋