Earaches have various causes — infection, fluid, ear wax, TMJ referred pain. Most middle ear infections actually resolve without antibiotics.
Earaches have various causes — infection, fluid, ear wax, TMJ referred pain. Most middle ear infections actually resolve without antibiotics.
Ear pain, fullness, hearing changes, fever (infection), dizziness, drainage, irritability in children who can't describe pain.
Severe pain, ear drainage, high fever, hearing loss, dizziness, no improvement in 48-72 hours, children especially.
Warm compress, pain relief, sleep elevated, stay hydrated, avoid water in ear, chew gum to equalize pressure (flight ear).
Garlic-mullein oil drops (warmed, few drops) traditional. NEVER put oil in ear with perforation or tubes. Elderberry internally. Echinacea short-term. Goldenseal for infection. Reduce dairy (sometimes contributes to middle ear fluid).
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