What's the best home remedy for a slight earache?

Question

I occassionally get a slight earache after swimming even though I use earplugs.

Answer 1

Homeopathic Remedies for Earache(Otalgia) :-

Sudden; due to exposure to dry cold wind Aconite 30 or 200, 2 hourly

Throbbing pain with redness of face; hot feeling; rush of blood towards head Belladonna 30, 2 hourly

Intolerable pain; worse by warmth, at night and after anger Chamomilla 30 or 200, 2 hourly

Severe pain in eustachian tubes; with acute cold; worse indoors and warmth Allium cepa 30 or 200, 2 hourly

Due to pressure in ears from collection of wax Spigelia 30 or 200, 10 min (3 Doses)

Due to sinusitis; stringy phelgm Kali Bich 30, 4 hourly

Due to boil in the ear; perforation, discharge of fetid pus; worse by cold Hepar sulph 200, 10 min interval (3 Doses onlt)

With thick yellowish discharge; better at cold place and cold open air Pulsatilla 30 or 200, 3 hourly


For External Use:- Mullein oil(Ear drops).

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
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Answer 2

I take a couple of drops of therapeutic Lavender on a cotton ball and place it in the ear. Pain gone! Works really great!!!! Never put oils directly into the ear and use only 100% oils! Good luck!

Answer 3

For regular earaches, I normally use warmed Mullein/Garlic/Olive Oil with excellent results. With swimmer's ear, which is what this is, you can try it, I'm just not guaranteeing the same results. Buy better fitting ear plugs? Heat should help. You can also try either isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) or hydrogen peroxide. You'll hear the peroxide as it works, but it will NOT hurt you. It will just sound funny. I believe there are also OTC drops you can get for swimmers' ear. We had to get a prescription for my son, however, to get it to resolve.

Answer 4

You probaly have a little water in your ear try a hair dryer, run it past your ear a couple of minutes. Old family cure, sweet oil, available alnost anywhere. Heat a little on a spoon, with a lighter, make sure that it is not to hot w/ finger, spill into ear and use a cotton ball, almost immediate relief. Good Luck!

Answer 5

Barbie's answer of peroxide is a great option. If that doesn't do it, try ear candles. You will need a second person to help with them, but if you use them every 3-4 months, you will probably notice far fewer earaches &, depending on any earwax buildup, possibly better hearing. (many {but not all} ear candling claims are bs, but they really do clear wax builup from the outer ear canal)

Answer 6

Get swimmer's ear!! Its sold at any grocery store that has a pharmacy section. I know its not a "home remedy" but it will dry out your ear after swimming and will prevent an ear infection. I use it all the time. It's AMAZING!! I have to use it because I get those ear aches all the time... :) Give it a try!!

Answer 7

hydrogen peroxide in the ear for about 1/2 hour and repeat with other ear if infected. Try getting Garlic pills from the health food store to work as an antibiotic

Answer 8

A drop or two of SWEET OIL (sold at drugstores--if you don't see it, ask the pharmacist) in the ear will displace the water that is in your ear. Pain relief is immediate.

Answer 9

1 or 2 drops of vinegar.

DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!