Things You'll Need:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ounces warm water
- Ear dropper or medicine dropper
- Bottle or other sealable container
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Step 1
Add two ounces of warm water to the container. Drugstores actually sell dropper bottles which are ideal for this purpose, but any bottle or sealable container will do.
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Step 2
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda into the water thoroughly. The baking soda should be completely dissolved in the water. If it does not dissolve completely, try using warmer water.
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Step 3
Drop three to four drops of the solution into each ear using the dropper. Do this two times daily for up to seven days. It is not necessary to flush the solution from your ear unless it becomes bothersome.
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Step 4
Seal the container tightly to avoid evaporation of the solution. Before using it the next time, run hot water over the bottle for a minute or two to warm the solution. This will make the drops more comfortable to administer.
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Step 5
Discard any remaining solution and mix up a new batch if you wish to continue treatment beyond a week.
