I've started to get an earache, what is the best thing to do?
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most earaches will go away on there own. Relieve pain with warmth, (warm washcloth) doctors do not like to perscribe antiabotics as much anymore so unless it is getting real bad, wait it out. If you still have it after a few days see your doctor.\n\nDon't forget to load up on Advil or Motrin to help with the pain.
1027372
Place a cotton ball on your ear and lie on your side so the water can drain out.  This may take some time, so you may wish to take a little nap or watch a T V show\nGood luck\nHope
557097
Rubbing Alcohol!  Get the kind that's 'anhydrus' (means without water) use a Qtip 4 times a day for a couple days. Then 2 times a day for at least a week. Dont take em out. It hurts, but it's the only way. I had to keep it up for almost a month on one ear. Use ibuprofen, not painkillers. Also, I guess that you can buy Amocycilin, mild antibiotic, at health food stores now, but only if it stays bad. Alcohol kills infection, that's why it hurts. Less pain = Less infection. It hurts so bad to repierce!
299353
I would try putting some rubbing alcohol in the ear, as long there is no pain or oozing from the ear.  It will help dry out the water if it's from showering or bathing.  It may be an infection.  Check for a fever or pain.  A doctor can look at the membrane of the ear for redness or swelling.  80% of ear infections resolve without antibiotics within 3 days of symptoms, so it may be not need to be treated.
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put a lttle bit of rubbing alcohol in your ears it helps
355186
24th/04/06\nget some baby oil or just small amount and heat it ,warm and put the oil inyour ear then a small pice of cotten balls . leave it in and should go away. if not put you blow dyer to your ear on ht and blow dry and should go away if not see you doc
1160366
It could be that you have fluid in it. Have you had a cold or been swimming? Does it hurt or are you dizzy? Keep check for those things and go to the dr if it starts. If its water in the ear mix up 1 part vinegar and 1 part alcohol and drop some in your ear. Don't use cold water it hurts!
750500
Clean your ears with Q-Tips you can also pour a little bit of peroxide in your ear to help it.
488591
Go back to the doctor, and they can readjust them for you. They are not supposed to hurt your ears. Good luck.
559376
pinch your nose, keep your mouth closed and blow. the presure in your ears will make em pop and come back to normal
405746
U can put a small amount of peroxide in your ear or get a product called Swimmer's Ear.
755074
I have no clue what that other answer is that someone gave you.  My answer to you is no.  Maybe you have an infected gland, a swollen gland, or an infected sinus.\nGo to the drug store and get the eardrops that are for ear aches.  It doesn't cost much and it works.  \nMeanwhile, just to be on the safe side, take a couple of motrin, and / or tylenol.  Make sure you're not running a temp.  If you're running a temp then you can be sure there's an infection brewing somewhere.  If all the above fails to help you, then call your doctor and be seen.\nHope you feel better.
862461
Yes, please see a doctor! It's very easy to injure your ear drum with q-tips. Damage is irreversible if you don't see a doc promptly.
944250
Just a capful of Hydrogen peroxide helps too, or the drops called Swimmer's Ear also helps. Or try ear plugs when you swim.
77437
Sounds like your cold got "in your ear".  Glad you are seeing the doctor.  You may need antibiotics to clear this up.  If left untreated, it could potentially effect your hearing.  Sounds like you caught it in time.  (No pun intended).  ; )
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Guaranteed cure:  Get an ear bulb at the drug store.Make a bowel of hot soapy water and use a bar of Ivory soap and make the water very soapy. Lie on you side and squeeze  the hot soapy water into your ear and let it set 10 minutes. Do the same with the other ear.\nRepeat this twice a day for 3 days. Then on the 4th day, use a shower hose and warm water to flush out your ears. I did this when I was young and never needed it done again!
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Ear Ache are caused by many things but often otitis media which will require antibiotics (Madribon, etc). For temporary relief, wash ear canal with fresh hydrogen peroxide to remove cerumen (ear wax) and dry carefully. Warm baby oil or olive oil (just warmer than body temperature) will provide some relief. Drugs such as ibuprofen or even aspirin will help a little (not much). Sometimes the pain is referred from one of the molars or wisdom teeth and will only stop after dental treatment.