I have an ear ache. What can I do to get rid of it?
349518
I understand- my left ear drum burst last week due to an ear ache- Some reliefe talke te following\nIBprofin (reduce swelling)\nDecongestant ( helps open Estesian tube to drain)\n(anti biotic may be needed if it gets worse but not always the case)\nWarm pack  easy to make if you dont have one (old misc. sock - fill with rice, tie end of sock, heat for 45 sec, apply to ear as needed\n\nDont get water in the ear\n\nhopefully that helps good luck
142541
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.
992391
Gonna have to go to the doc for this one, Hon.  It could be a couple of things.  Maybe, an inner ear infection.  And you would need antibiotics.
623857
warm hot water bottle on your ear. \n\nsee a doctor.
414902
Go see a dr.  You may have some "debris" in the mastoid cavity (just in front of your eardrum).  A doctor can either "flush" it our or may suction it out.  Neither one of these things hurt, just may make you dizzy for a few moments.  More than likely that will clear you right up.
133621
Elevate your head on a couple of pillows at night.  Get a humidifier in your bedroom, and during the day, drink water.  No dairy products.  No milk, cheese, yogurt, or ice cream.  Your eustatian tube in your ear gets full of mucous when you lie down flat.  Call your doctor anyway, and tell him how long you have taken the medicine he prescribed,(doctor's have a lot of patients, and they can't remember all the details when you call them), and ask him for advice.  He may want to see you to check your ears, or prescribe a stronger medication.  Be sure you are taking all of your medicine exactly as the doctor prescribed it to be taken.
162230
I use 1/2 hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 hot water(sterile) but only you only want mixture lightly warm for use. I put on inside of wrist like baby bottle to test temperature. Pour in ear. It usually tickles like crazy. Our family hasn't gone to doctor for an earache in years. Hope your feeling better!
90116
Try this:\n\n1. get a piece of paper towel.\n2. crumple it up\n3. push it into the bottom of a paper cup\n4. Pour steaming hot water into the cup\n5. Pour out the excess water, so you have a steaming paper in the bottom of the cup.\n6. Cup the effected ear with the steaming cup\n7. Wait 2-3 minutes.\n\nIt seems to help me alot.\n\nLet me know if it works for you too.
780036
It's possible your ear is clogged with ear wax.  The doctor can flush it out, or you can buy an ear bulb and flush it out yourself with warm water.  Don't use anything else, as the pressure could be too high.  You could damage your ear drum.  The best way to do it is to get in the shower and flush it and flush it with the ear bulb.  Sometimes it takes several times to unclog it.  Once you get it unclogged, then just every time you take a shower, let the water from the regular showerhead flush it out.  If you do that, you may never have a problem again.
536635
You might be developing an infection.\n\nUse peroxide for three minutes in each ear then clean gently but not deeply with Q-tips. Then, use rubbing alcohol in each ear and tip to allow the excess to come out. The alcohol will dry up any liquid in the outer ear. If you have fluid in the inner ear, you will need to go to the doctors.\n\nIf what I have directed does not work, go to the doctors in a day or so if you don't want to be in pain.\n\nMy daughter had this problem for many many years and we always did this before seeking further help if needed.\n\nGood Luck
1032821
yeah, try to make your own care plans if you're in school. I'll give ya the benefit of the doubt and choose to believe your ear hurts. Pain control is really the only nursing intervention. \n\nIf there's a hearing problem, you need to use interventions to help them cope. Housing assessment, case management referral, all that.
73558
If the doctor isn't an option, try a solution of alcohol and vinegar (sparingly).\n\nIn social services, we use this to unplug our clients' ears.\n\nIf it is a genuine hearing problem, there's not a lot to do. Sometimes if the drum is only damaged it will heal on its own. In any case, you should get a check-up if you can afford it.
518941
Don't mess with it and if you tend to sleep on that ear, try not to.  Take a piece of ice and try numbing it that way but don't put any medicine on it except the cleanser they gave you.  It might take up to a year to completely heal.
1111273
For a quick home remedy mix a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. Half and half. Preferably warm, not hot or cold, water. Drop a few drops in and let it stand for about 15 minutes, then flush the ear out with just warm water while keeping your head tipped so it will drain out. Do this a couple times a day. Also, get to the store and get yourself an earwax removal kit. Do NOT use straight Hydrogen Peroxide, it will break down the lining that protects the ear. Good luck....
358990
go to a ear, nose, throat doctor, they can help.  and remember - DON'T stick anything in your ear that's smaller than your elbow unless a doctor tells you to (my mom always told me this!)
641513
put a lttle bit of rubbing alcohol in your ears it helps
960227
Sock full of beans or rice, heat for 2 minutes in microwave or pan on stove over low heat and put it on your ear.  the heat should give you some comfort. I have suffered with ear infections all my life this works.  I have to use ear drops and had to have a tube put in.  Heat works my friend,  hot as you can stand it but not too hot to burn.