Ear infection home remedy
February 8, 2010
Ear ache is the most significant symptom of ear infection. Moreover, clogged ears, mild fever, trouble in sleeping due to discomfort in ear are the other symptoms of ear infection.It is always wise to contact doctor at the first occurrence of ear ache and any of the associated discomforts. The home remedies mentioned here are for first aid purpose and should not to be considered as alternative to medical treatment.
It is good to apply mild heat externally on the aching ear; it will provide great relief from ear ache problem. It is good to take rest for a day or two from hectic activities.
Pouring two drops of warm olive oil in the aching ear canal is often recommended for treatment of ear pain. The antibacterial, anti fungal quality of olive oil causes this recovery. However, the oil should be tolerably hot and should be poured in restricted quantity otherwise it may damage ear drum.
Two teaspoon amount of mustard oil is to be heated by low flame with garlic cloves, [peeled, 2-3 pieces]; the oil should be on heat until the garlic cloves turn black in color. This garlic treated mustard oil [in tolerable warm condition should be added by two drops in the aching ear. Furthermore, the aching ear should be blocked with a cotton ball so that the oil cannot ooze from the ear canal.
Application of onion paste out of the ear canal reduces pain and fullness in the ear. This remedy gets a boost if a nasal decongestant is used simultaneously to clear blocked nostrils.
Dropping 2-3 drops of raw garlic extract in the aching ear will reduce the ear pain problem with immediate effect. The anti fungal and antibacterial medicinal qualities of garlic stand responsible for this wonder recovery from ear pain.
Zinc supplements can reduce ear pain, so is zinc based diet. Those who have problem of recurring ear pain, or ear discharge problem, they should continue with zinc diet along with doctor’s prescribed medication. However, before deciding for any zinc supplement, doctors’ recommendation is necessary because overdose of zinc may impact adverse on health.
Sometime ear wax causes ear ache. In these situations it is wise to consult a doctor for professional cleansing of the accumulated ear wax. Self- attempt for ear wax removal by external devices like ear buds or by other process may prove dangerous and the attempt can damage hearing ability of a person permanently.
Warm dry compress with salt pouch on aching ear will prove effective for natural drying of accumulated moisture in ear canal, and it will reduce ear pain as well. Some times blow dry with hair drier also brings great relief from ear ache.
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