Home cure for ear infection or otitis

Otitis can be defined as a type of ear infection, characterized by inflammation of the ear. Otitis ear infection is characterized into the following three types:

• Otitis externa - This refers to inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal.
• Otitis media - Otitis media is the inflammation of the middle ear which is caused by infection and blockage of air-filled sacs in the middle ear.
• Otitis interna - This refers to an infection of the inner ear, which is responsible for hearing and balancing.

The common causes of ear infection include viral, bacterial and fungal infections of the ear. The symptoms of otitis are intense pain in the ear, exudation of a fluid or pus from the middle ear and sometimes blood.

• One of the most common causes of microbial growth in the ear is dampness inside the ear. In order to cure otitis ear infection, you can use a blow dryer from a distance of 15 inches or so and blow hot air inside the ear to dry up the pus.
• Another home remedy for ear infection is the use of garlic juice. Garlic is known for its anti-microbial properties. As such, you could pour a few drops of garlic juice in your ear and use a blow dryer to dry it up.
• One of the other effective remedies to cure otitis ear infection is the use of mango leaves. You could extract the juice of mango leaves, heat it mildly, and put a few drops of it in the ear to relieve the affliction.
• You could also use lobelia extract to cure an infection of the ear. Simply pour a few drops of lobelia extract in the ear to cure the infection.
• Another effective cure for otitis ear infection is the use of olive oil. Heat some olive oil to a lukewarm temperature and then pour two to three drops in the ear to cure the infection.
• Antibiotics help reduce microbial activity by reducing their growth and multiplication. You could use colloidal silver solution, a potent antibiotic, to wash your ear and cure otitis ear infection.

Other than these remedies, there are certain points of caution to prevent and cure otitis ear infection. You must not let cigarette smoke enter your ear as the former can block your Eustachian tubes. You must protect yourself from common cold and maintain personal hygiene to prevent a microbial attack.

Also, you must not use these remedies without consulting your doctor. Ears are extremely sensitive organs and it is best to consult a medical professional at the first signs of infection.

answered by G M

Ear infection or Otitis generally affects children and is characterized pain, especially when the ear is touched or pulled. If the inner ear has been affected along with the external ear, then there can also be problems related to balance and hearing. Ear infections are caused due to any fluid that has collected in the ear. This occurs quite frequently after a cold when the mucus build-up from the sinus drains in to the ear. Those who swim can have water collecting inside the ear. The infection starts when the fluid builds up inside the ear canal and does not get drained.

In order to treat and prevent ear infections, it is essential to keep the ear clean and dry by plugging the ears with cotton to drain the fluid blocked in the ear and prevent water from entering. For instant relief from the pain resulting from an ear infection, you should apply a warm compress to the ear using a damp warm wash cloth. Alternately you can take a clean sock filled with rice and place it in the microwave for 1 minute. Applying this to the ear not only soothes the pain, but also helps to drain the build-up of fluid in the ear. If the fluid build-up is due to frequent occurrence of cold and sinus problems, then it is a good idea to regularly use decongestants to keep the nasal canals clean and prevent build-up of fluid inside the ear. Other remedies include using ajwain oil as a natural eardrop to relieve the pain from the ear infection. Alternately you can put a few drops of natural sweet oil in your ear, lying on your opposite ear to ensure it goes in properly. Plug your ear with a small ball of cotton to ensure that the oil stays in your ear. A natural home remedy that is effective involves the use of a natural antibiotic known as Colloidal silver which should be put in the ear. This not only soothes the pain it also treats the infection over a period of 4 to 5 days if the treatment is continued twice a day for this period. Finally you can squeeze the juice of a lemon into your ear and then tilt your head and drain it out after a few seconds. The acidic nature of the lemon juice has a neutralizing effect on the Ph levels inside the ear, leading to an efficient evacuation of the infection causing bacteria in the ear. If the pain persists and there is a draining of fluid from the ear it could signify a rupture of the ear canal, in which case you should consult an ENT specialist.

answered by G M