How to Deal With Ear Ache Pain

Whether you are an adult or a child, earache pain can be both painful and disruptive to your daily habits, not to mention keeping you up at night. Earaches are often caused by an infection or by fluid trapped in the ear. Although it is important to remember that a doctor should evaluate the severity and ultimate treatment option for your ear infection, there are several things you can do relieve the pain until you are on the mend.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Sleep as inclined as you can. Lying down flat will cause fluid to accumulate and can increase the pain.

2. Apply heat to the ear in the form of a warm washcloth or a heating pad on the lowest setting.

3. Take a pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen as often as you are able to, according to the medicine's directions.

4. Apply a few drops of hydrogen peroxide directly into the affected ear and keep head tilted for 5 to 10 minutes. The alcohol will assist in drying up any excess fluid.

Tips & Warnings

• If you or your child has tubes in your ear, check with your doctor before beginning any treatment option.

References

• Ear Infections

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