Not Medical Advice: The best home remedy for an earache depends on the cause. If a cavity is to blame, for instance, your earache may not improve until you see a dentist.
Many ear infections clear up on their own in about a week or two, with symptoms starting to get better after a few days.
Be sure to check with your child’s pediatrician if your child has ear pain, especially if your child is under 2 years of age (and definitely if the earache is accompanied by a fever).
Your doctor can provide guidance on whether you should try home remedies first, or consider an antibiotic.
Cold or Warm Compresses
People often use ice packs or warm compresses, like a heating pad or damp washcloth, to relieve pain, and the same can be done for ear pain. This method is safe for both children and adults. Place the ice pack or warm compress over the ear.
Oil Drops
A folk remedy, there’s no hard scientific evidence to prove that oil drops in your ear canal can soothe ear pain. But putting a few warmed drops of olive oil in the ear is safe and could be moderately effective, according to AAP. It’s still a good idea to discuss this method with your doctor first, especially when it comes to children.
Note! Make sure the oil is no warmer than your body temperature using a thermometer, to avoid burning the eardrum.
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