Remedies

If you are suffering from a persistent ear ache it is recommended that you seek medical help. However, in the event that a doctor is not around, there are numerous remedies that will provide immediate relief from the pain. Listed below are some of the best ear ache remedies.

1. Blow warm air into the ear using a hair dryer set on low. Move the blow dryer in a backward and forward motion and be sure to hold it at a safe distance from the ear, a minimum of 18 inches is suggested.
2. Pour 2 or 3 drops of warm olive oil to your ear and add a bit of cotton to hold it in your ear. Olive oil has been considered as a long-term solution to ear ache relief because it lubricates and relieves tenderness in the ear canal. However, people with perforated eardrums should avoid using this solution.
3. Pour a few drop of garlic oil to your ear. Like olive oil, garlic oil may also be used to relieve ear aches. Besides possessing antimicrobial properties, garlic is a natural painkiller.
4. Place ¼ cup of salt into a handkerchief or a patch of cloth and tie it off with an elastic band. Heat it slightly in a microwave oven then lie down with your ear on the handkerchief.
5. If the problem is simply due to water in the ear, gently shake your head to expel water trapped in your ear and put 1 to 2 drops of rubbing alcohol into the ear to help the water evaporate.