Ear Infection

Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa): Natural Remedies and Relief Swimmer’s ear shows up when you least expect it. You took a long shower, spent the afternoon in a pool, or dozed off on the beach with damp hair, and the next morning your ear starts to itch in a strange, maddening way. A day later the itch turns into pain, and the mere act of tugging your earlobe makes you wince. Our grandparents used to say the wind got into your ear, but the real culprit is water trapped in the ear canal, creating a warm, damp hideout for bacteria and fungi. ...

Natural Remedies for Ear Infection (Earache) IMPORTANT: Ear infections can have serious consequences if neglected (eardrum perforation, mastoiditis, rarely meningitis). See a doctor urgently if: pain is severe and does not ease in 24-48 hours, fever above 38.5°C (101°F) appears, fluid or pus drains from the ear, you have severe dizziness, sudden hearing loss, or it is a child under 2. NEVER put anything in the ear if you suspect the eardrum is perforated (sensation of wet ear, discharge, sudden pain relief followed by drainage). ...