looking for home remedies for sever ear infections?

Question

I have a double ear infection. Sinus infection. I am on antibotics and a nose spray. My ears are still popping. They itch like crazy. I've been on my medicine for about 2 weeks. I have been told to blow smoke in my ears, pour warm oil in, pour alcohol in them. Any other suggestions. I would deeply appreciate a tried a proven answer.

Answer 1

hi, ouch, ok i suggest vinegar, warm, a few drops in each ear. its a natural aniseptic, and it dries moist ears out, (great for dogs too! and after swimmimg.) it dissolves wax and dirt and wont cause any damage.
if your really going bonkers and want to try, i would be using olive oil with ONE drop of clove oil added. again it is a valuable antiseptic. say to 2 tspns of olive stirred well and applied ONE drop at a time with a syringe. or wiped in with a cotton bud.
if you have any allergies to clove oil...do not do this.
try a test drop on the external ear to see how you react first!
third one is a PURE tea tree oil , with a little water, drops not lots. again it kills many bacteria, inc golden staph, and removes wax and goop, and has itch and pain relieving properties.
in order. Vinegar!
then TT oil,
then clove.

Answer 2

If ear infections recur or are chronic, susupend the consumption of dairy products indefinitely.

Investigate the possibility of food allergies, especailly to dairy, wheat, sugar, citru sfruits, soy, egg, and chocolate.

Try the following recommendations -

Homeopathic Combination Earache Formula
Take a dose of the formula every 30-60 min for an acute ear ache.

Garlic oil : place two warm drops in the affected ear 3/day. Do not use if the eardrum is perforated or if fluid is draining out of the ear.

Mullein Flower Oil: A few drops in the ear twice a day. May be used alone or with garlic oil.

Vitamin C/Flavonoids: 1,000 mg vitamin C and 500 mg flavonoids 3 times a day until infection clears. Reduce vitamin C dose if diarrhea develops.

Echinacea: 200 mg 3 times a day until infection clears. Standardized to contain at least 3.5% echinacosides.

Essential Fatty acids : 1-2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil or 3 grams of fish oil /day.

Answer 3

Some of the "popping" may be due to pressure from the sinus infection. Are you taking any decongestants? If not, they are worth a try. Be sure to drink plenty of water to keep the mucus thin.

If you are still running a fever, you may need a repeat trip to the dr.

Answer 4

Try taking a Tylenol Non drowsy sinus medication. This will dry up your ears and eliminate the popping.

I know for swimmers ear you use equal parts white vinegar and alcohol to correct the PH.

Drink Hot fluids, tea, coffee, broth to keep the mucus thin.
NO DAIRY IT THICKENS THE MUCUS.

Answer 5

Try a capful of hydrogen peroxide poured into the ear, there will be lots of "popping" but it will make the ear feel much better.

Answer 6

The antibiotics must need to be stronger. I would call the doc back and tell him. I would not fool around with pouring things into your ears.

Answer 7

HOME REMEDIES FOR EAR INFECTIONS AND ACHES
* Take some garlic juice and pour the juice in the ear it will help to relieve the pain. Garlic has a natural antibiotic.
* If the pain is due to altitude change, just chew gum or yawn to relieve the pain.
* If pain is due to swimming, usually called, swimmer's ear, put some mineral oil in before going in the water. This should protect the condition.
* One drop of alcohol after bathing can prevent excessive earwax.
* Take two cloves of Garlic. Remove the skin. Heat them with two spoons of Mustard Oil when the garlic starts turning black (burning) then turn off the heat. Sieve the contents. When the oil becomes lukewarm, then using a cotton swab, put 2 to 4 drops in the aching ear.
* Make a poultice of onions and it will help to cure the earache within 10 minutes.
* Deep-breathing exercises are effective for earaches and other pain, because they oxygenate the body, strengthen the immune system and open blockages.
* Grind a few Holy basil leaves and extract some juice. Apply 2 drops inside the ear.
* Boil 3-4 cloves of Garlic in some water. Mash them and add a pinch of salt. Wrap this poultice in a flannel or woolen cloth and place on the aching ear
* Drops of tea tree oil may be effective in reducing the earache.
* Blow the nose, one at a time and gently.
* Keep your ears free of moisture after swimming or bathing because a dry ear is unlikely to become infected. After swimming or showering, shake your head to remove water from the ear canal.
* Feed infants in upright position to prevent milk getting into the Eustachian tubes. Do not allow infants to fall asleep with a bottle in mouth.
* Take a sock; fill it with salt, heat until it is warm and tolerable to body. Lay your head on it. This may drain the fluid out.
* Use a nasal spray if nose is congested this will help to reduce the earache.
* Breathe in deeply from your diaphragm, not your chest, bringing air in through your nose.
* Pinch your nose and push your tongue against the back part of the roof of your mouth, this will work a little air through your Eustachian tubes without damage.
* Press a warm water bottle or warm bag of salt against the ear. This will help to ease ear pain.
* Otikon, an extract made of various plants, including garlic and St. John's Wort, is an effective anesthetic in treating the pain associated with ear infections.
* 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 a small glass of orange juice (about 4 ounces) and added a dropper full of Echinacea tincture and 3 drops of Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE). Take this 3 times a day to relieve any infection.
* Avoid smoking and passive smoke as much as possible.
* Take Vitamin C to help boost the immune system and fight infection. Zinc reduces ear infection.
* Put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in the ear. It is especially recommended for the swimmers ear.

HOME REMEDIES FOR SINUS INFECTION
* Inhale steam 2-4 times per day by leaning over a bowl of boiling hot water or using a steam vaporizer with a towel over the head and bowl to prevent the escape of the steam.
* Get plenty of rest. Do not lie down it will make your sinuses feel more stopped-up, so try lying on the side that lets you breathe the best.
* Sleeping with your head elevated will encourage drainage during the night.
* Eliminate sugar from your diet.
* The juice of garlic has on the entire system as it helps dissolve an accumulation of mucus in the sinus cavities, bronchial tubes and the lungs.
* Prepare a mixture by adding one eyedropper of 3% hydrogen peroxide, one pinch salt, one pinch baking soda, and purified water. Shake well. Put a little in each nostril and keep in there awhile, making faces to move it around, move head, etc. to move it around.
* Always avoid dairy products when you have any sinus congestion of any kind.
* Prepare a mixture of these herbs, fennel seeds, flaxseeds and fenugreek seeds. Allow it to steep for a few minutes, stir and drink copious amounts.
* Put a little salt in the palm of your hand, mix with warm water, plug one nostril and sniff the water & salt solution up. Repeat for the other nostril.
* Gargle with salt water and flush your nose/sinuses out with salt water.
* Chop up two or three cloves of garlic. Put in small cup and cover with about 40 drops of water, let it stand (10-15) min's so the water can absorb the oils from the garlic. Put 20 drops in each nostril.
* Take large doses of vitamin C to cure sinusitis.
* Make a solution by adding colloidal silver, diluted tea tree and eucalyptus oil and apply to sinus area.
* Avoid taking too much fruit juice. Avoid completely milk and dairy products.
* Applying a hot or a cold compress over the inflamed area would also provide relief.
* A decoction of mustard seed powder and water, instilled in the nostrils gives relief.
* Drinking a lot of water and other fluids would also help.
* Keeping a towel, hat or warm scarf over forehead, cheeks as you sleep can really help.
* Using a humidifier in the room where you sleep is an excellent way to prevent and treat a sinus infection.
* Persons suffering from sinusitis should avoid swimming in swimming pools treated with chlorine, since it irritates the lining of the nose and sinuses.