How Do You Treat Ear Aches With Natural Remedies?
• Wring out a towel in hot water and press it against the ear. This should bring instant relief. Repeat this treatment when the towel becomes cold, and whenever necessary. At night, wrap a hot water bottle in a towel and use as a pillow for the affected ear. • Heat up a first-aid gel pack in hot water or the microwave. Make sure it is not too hot – just hot enough to press against the ear for immediate relief. The same advice applies to the old-fashioned remedy of heating a small plate, wrapping it in a towel, and applying it to the ear. • Ease pain in the ear accompanied by a cold or fever by taking aspirin or other non-prescription painkillers, but only if the sufferer is an adult. This method of relief should never be given to children with earache. Such cases should always be referred to a doctor whenever possible. • Shrink the eustachian tube in cases of severe congestion with a decongestant. Chew gum or candy while flying. Pressure changes when descending or landing and builds up
