Things You'll Need:
- Evacuation Plan
- Wilderness First Aid Classes
- Isopropyl Alcohols
- Olive (not Virgin) Oil
- Vinegar
- Vinegar
- Acetaminophen
- Decongestant
- First Aid Kits
- Hot Water Bottles
- Ibuprofen
- Evacuation Insurance
- Hot water bottles
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Step 1
Evaluate for the signs and symptoms of an outer ear infection: pain in the ear that is particularly marked when you pull on the lobe, fever and malaise.
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Step 2
Flush the ear once a day with alcohol or diluted vinegar.
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Step 3
Warm a small amount of a bland oil such as olive oil and drop this into the ear. This can be done by gently pulling on the earlobe while pouring a few drops at a time into the opening of the ear.
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Step 4
Administer a decongestant to reduce the swelling.
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Step 5
Administer acetaminophen or ibuprofen every three to four hours to relieve the pain.
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Step 6
Apply a hot water bottle to help relieve the pain.
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Step 7
Evacuate immediately if pain persists or is accompanied by vertigo. Antibiotic therapy may be necessary.










Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you have tubes in your ears never insert any liquid into your ears including alcohol.