The causes of ear infections range from water inside the ear to having drainage from sinuses. The important thing to state here is that, while home remedies for ear infection help ease the pain and discomfort, most infections will need to be diagnosed and treated by a physician. When the ear gets infected, the longer it goes without antibiotics, the more prone the ear is to hearing loss. Use the home remedies for ear infection only in conjunction with the proper conventional medical care to preserve the precious gift of hearing. Children are the most susceptible to ear infections. It is recommended that careful choice goes into the use of home remedies for ear infection on children who are younger than the age of twelve. They have delicate ears and can not voice to parents just what is happening. It is best to ask a physician what remedies are appropriate for the child before they are used.

The Causes Of Middle Ear Infections

Most ear infections are not a concern for adults but rather children. These infections usually stop by about three years of age but for some children; can go into the older years. The main cause for ear infections in children are brought on by fluid inside the ear. This is common right after a cold or congestion illness. The fluid gets caught up inside the inner ear tube and has no way to get out. Thus, the infection starts. Antibiotic treatment for one week to ten days is always necessary to clear it up. For adults, the infection inside the ear can be caused by water inside the ear. The water from showering or swimming gets trapped inside the ear and created a fungus. The fungus is a nasty infection known as “swimmers ear”.

Home Remedies for Ear Infection

The best home remedies for ear infection is to try to prevent the infection from happening. This means keeping the ear dry and possibly using cotton or ear plugs to keep the water out. If the individual is prone to getting ear infections because of sinus problems, the use of a daily decongestant or antihistamine might do the trick. The doctor can always give drops and antibiotics to take orally if there is an infection. There are also drops available to use that will prevent the buildup of fluid inside the ear.

Children's ear infections are usually brought on by a cold so it is is a wise idea to try to keep the child from situations where they may get sick. For those children in day care, the best way to prevent an ear infection from happening is to boost the child's immune system with the proper vitamins and nutrition so they can fight off the unwanted germs. A complete check of the day care facility they are in will also be a good idea. Make sure it is clean and sanitary. This is one of the effective ear infection treatment.

Besides, natural remedy for ear infection can help ease the pain of the infection. The first thing that can be done is applying heat packs to the on the outside and down the side of the neck. A warm wash cloth will also work. Make sure it is not too hot. Taking a pain reliever will also help to reduce pain inside the ear and ibuprofen will help reduce the swelling to allow proper drainage. Antihistamines and decongestants through the nose will provide the drying action to get the fluid out. It the pain is severe, drinking water might help and the swallowing encourages muscle use. This movement can clear the ear and also make it stronger. Finally, try to sit or rest with your head up. The pain seems to ease in this position. The best thing is to see a doctor if the ear is giving any problems such as pain. Definitely see a doctor if the ear starts to drain s this is a sign of a rupture inside the ear. It is better to be safe than have permanent hearing loss.

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Eat daily 1 garlic for fungal ear infection

#1 - shabana - 08/08/2008 - 12:44

use ionic silver as an ear wash-works as an antibiotic

#2 - Sara - 01/08/2009 - 16:02

Go to the store and buy some onion juice, its cheap. Put some on a piece of cotton and put it in your ear, it works great for swimmers ear and instantly makes the pain go away

#3 - Clinton - 06/20/2009 - 13:08

Ginger!!! powdered or fresh in water. Drink it all day. It's a natural anti-inflamatory and it opens up my breathing and reduces itchiness during alergy season. :)

#4 - Brandi - 07/02/2009 - 19:08

Oops Ginger was meant for the allergy page. maybe good for ear infections too. :) It's also an antibiotic.

#5 - Brandi - 07/02/2009 - 19:11

Called on call Dr. last night, was advised as temporary solution for pain in ear. Lay child on opposite side of infected ear. Pour small amount of olive oil in ear, til it reaches top of the ear canal. Place warm wash cloth over infected ear for ten mins while remaining on side. Like any medicine, it might take a half hour to 45 mins to minimize pain. Apparently, olive oil has anagelisic effect which reduces pain. I didnt believe it myself, but after a night of listening to my little one cry, even after taking Children's Tylenol, it seemed to work til we could get her to dr office in the morning.

Good luck.

#6 - Little One's Mommy - 02/10/2010 - 14:32

I am trying to get my girlfriend back to health after she had battled strep accompanied by a bad ear infection. The doc put her on antibiotics, and so she is doing much better now. However, even though her pain is gone, she is complaining that she is having difficulty hearing in the one ear. From her description it sounds like there is still a lot of fluid build-up. How can we help it drain?

#7 - Adam - 10/29/2010 - 01:42

I wouldn't recommend putting any liquid in anyone's ear. If there is fluid trapped due to small eustachian tubes this only makes things worse. I have had ear infections since I was a child due to tiny eustachian tubes. If home remedies don't work in a day or two get to the dr. because the pain can be horrible not to mention decreasing hearing.

#8 - bird - 12/08/2010 - 19:43

Actually Olive Oil works great! I've done this since I was a small child & now use it for my own kids. Especially if you barely warm the oil first. And even the doctors prescribe ear drops for the pain. Antipyretic? I may be spelling that wrong. Its mainly glycerine that the docs prescribe. Plus antibiotics. Antibiotics are overused. Google Dr Sears - his website has wonderful advice!!

#9 - laura - 02/03/2011 - 13:25

just did motrin and a few drops of olive oil in my 2 yr old's ear- been screaming that his ear hurts since last night. can't get to his dr till tomorrow morning. after the motrin, he was still screaming. but after the olive oil (slightly warmed up), literally 2 minutes later, silence, then, "i LOVE you, mom." THANK YOU SO MUCH! =)

#10 - koreen - 02/25/2011 - 17:04

WELL IVE NEVER TRIED OLIVE OIL BUT KINDA AM A LITTLE TEMPTED TO TRY IT. MY DAUGHER JUST NOW IS CRYING BECAUSE HER EAR IS HURTING BUT IDONT KNOW WHAT TO DO BECAUSE DOCTORS ARE NOT PRESCRIBING ANTIBIOTICS FOR EVERY EAR INFECTION.

#11 - MOMMY2 - 03/14/2011 - 00:00

Thank you Laura who posted on 2/3/11. I am Dr. Sears' newest fan :) The warm Olive Oil worked wonders and FAST for my 3 year old. Even as a nurse, I'm so tired of the over-prescribed antibiotics for everything. What a great go-to home remedy!

#12 - RNmommy - 03/16/2011 - 04:18

Take a used tampon and shove it into your ear. The old eggs and blood will relieve any pain, and if your lucky, you may become ear pregnant!

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#14 - radhakrishnan - 07/07/2011 - 03:24

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