MemberSince its not viral, there’s not anything the doc can really do, but man does this sucker hurt!! I have Ear Hurts somehwere, but can’t find them!
What is your natural remedy for an ear infection?
MemberThey can’t do anything for a viral infection except treat the symptoms (i.e. ibuprofen for pain) if it is a bacterial infection, they prescribe antibiotics- BUT- you have to take the full course of antibiotics or that bacteria can become resistant to that medication (and next time that medicine might not work).
MemberSimilasan Ear Relief. Available at larger drugstores. Homeopathic and we have been using it for years with humans and cats at the sanctuary.
MemberI think you mean because it IS viral… You can apply heat to the external ear- either a warm washcloth or a heating pad.
MemberWarm compresses, ibuprofen for the pain. Have you seen your PCP or an ENT physician? An ENT could put a “tube” through your eardrum to drain the fluid and alleviate the pressure. It’s a little bit of a hassle to deal with (can’t submerge your head in water without an earplug until the tube is removed/eardrum is healed) but it will help with the pain! Hope that helps!
MemberIm not sure what you mean by “its not viral, …nothing doc can do”. Viral ear infections (or many viral infections period) are typically NOT treated with antibiotics, however if you truly have a bacterial ear infection, antibiotics may improve your recovery from it. What works on an ear infection depends on if its in the canal of the ear, or behind the eardrum– and both those typically benefit from antibiotics. Tylenol or ibuprofen can help with generalized pain associated with an ear infection; but I would recommend seeing your provider to check your ear out!!
Member@julies1949: yup, you’re right!
Others, yes, I go to an ENT frequently, have had tubes in both ears, and always have had issues. Its not something that can be treated with antibiotics, so I’m just seeing what others have done that I haven’t. I usually use Ear Hurts, which are safe to use with having tubes
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