Ear infections are common and can be extremely painful and annoying too.ROSHANI DEVI shares easy home remedies that can help relieve the pain and Discomfort
Waking up due to a sharp pain in the ear might have happened to most of us at least once. It is not only painful but also leaves you in a lot of discomfort. While it is always advisable to visit your doctor, here are a few home remedies that can come in handy.
One, use warm and cold compress. A heating pad or damp washcloth can be used to relieve pain. This method is safe for both children and adults.
Place the ice pack or warm compress over the ear and alternate between warm and cold after 10 minutes. If you prefer either cold or warm, you can use just one compress.
Two, olive oil. Olive oil has been used to treat earaches for decades. While there’s no proper evidence to back the belief, but putting a few warmed drops of olive oil in the ear can help soothe the pain.
Three, mind your sleep position. Some sleep positions will aggravate pain from ear infections, while some can help relieve it. Sleep with the affected ear raised instead of having it faced down toward the pillow. This can help the ear drain better if necessary.