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Heat olive oil on the stove (on low heat). Pour the oil into the infected ear. When the oil touches the wax, it softens. Then remove the wax with a cotton ball. However, do not push the cotton ball too deeply into the ear, as you may damage the eardrum.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is presented as the reference remedy, the one on which your grandmother may have counted. Despite its strong aroma and acidic taste, this vinegar made from fermented apples has a plethora of curative properties.
One of these properties is its antibacterial and antifungal character. Known for its ability to fight chronic yeast infections, apple cider vinegar can also attack fungi that can cause ear infections.
To use apple cider vinegar against ear infections, mix a volume of apple cider vinegar with a volume of water. Soak a cotton ball in the solution. Place the cotton ball in your affected ear and let it rest for about five minutes. Remove the cotton ball and lie on the opposite side so that the residual vinegar can flow out of your ear. Dry your ear with a hair dryer set at a low temperature.
Note: If you do not have apple cider vinegar, you can use white vinegar. If you know that your infection is in the Eustachian tubes, you can also try to gargle with apple cider vinegar.
A salt compress
A hot pad may also help to relieve the pressure that builds up in the ear. Using a compress for 20-minute periods while resting can help reduce pain. This can be done at the same time as other pain treatments, including over-the-counter medicines.
Most people have no trouble finding a little salt at home. Heat a cup of salt on a low heat for a few minutes. Place the warm salt in a clean, soft cloth. Attach the tip of the cloth with an elastic band. When you tolerate the temperature, lie down and place the tissue on the affected ear for about ten minutes. Repeat this every day to relieve yourself. The hot salt will help to remove fluid from the ear and reduce pain and swelling.
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