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What to for an ear infection?

so ive had an ear infection for a few days now. Im on antibiotis and paracetamol for the pain. Just wondering does anyone else know what else I can use or do for the pain? thanks

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  • 9 years ago
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    Continue the meds your doctor prescribed, of course, and use Advil or Tylenol for pain as much as every 4 hours as needed. You may not want to get the ear wet until the infection is resolved; the eardrum is under pressure and the water on it could irritate it even more. You could also get an over the counter decongestant medicine to help with the pressure. A heating pad for a few minutes at the time may help, just be careful that you don't put it on a fabric surface or go to sleep while using it, for obvious reasons.

    Ear infections make you miserable and seem to last forever. Just hang in there with the treatments. I hope you feel better soon, God bless

    Source(s): Respiratory Therapist/personal experience
  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Go back to your G.P., if you have been on antibiotics for a " few days" you should be noticing an improvement by now, perhaps you need a different antibiotic.

  • katy
    Lv 5
    9 years ago

    place pillow on couch, put heating blanket on pillow, put bad ear on heating blanket. watch tv for 10 days until the ear infection is gone.

  • 9 years ago

    Dude trust me go to a doctor there is no easy fix you need antibiotics.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    I've heard that oregano oil is very effective for ear infections, this article will help:

    http://www.natural-alternative-therapies.com/oil-o...

  • 9 years ago

    go to a doctor DAMN

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