Home Remedies for Ear Infection – Quick Read

How To Treat Ear Infection at Home

Most of the people suffer from ear infection at some point of time. The inflammation of the middle ear which is located just behind the ear drum is the one of the most common infections.

Symptoms

      • Ear pain
      • Loss of hearing
      • Swelling
      • Discharge from the ear
      • Vertigo
      • Vomiting
      • Nausea
      • Ringing sound in the ear

Home Remedies

      • Vinegar is one of the effective killers for ear infection. Mix equal quantities of vinegar and alcohol and place 5-10 drops in the affected ear.
      • Another effective pain killer is warm compress. Place a few drops of olive oil or coconut oil in the affected ear. It is effective in relieving pain.
      • To 1 teaspoon of garlic paste, add a pinch of salt and mix it well. Place it on a muslin cloth, wrap it and place on the infected ear.
      • Take few basil (tulsi) leaves, make a fine paste and extract its juice. Place 2-3 drops in the affected ear.
      • Often, one experiences ear ache at high altitude or while travelling in an air plane. Chew some gum or try yawning. This will contract the muscles and open the Eustachian tube.
      • Make it a practice to get your ear cleaned by doctor regularly.

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