Ear Pain

Most commonly earache is a result of an ear infection. Ear infections most commonly occur when cold symptoms, such as a runny or stuffy nose and cough, have been present for a few days. Ear infection is the most commonly diagnosed bacterial infection in children younger than age 7.

Even though ear infections are a common cause of ear pain, not all ear pain indicates an infection. Other common causes of ear pain include:

• Teething.


• An object in the ear.


• A sore throat.


• An accumulation of earwax


• Air pressure changes.


• Fluid buildup without infection



Home remedies for Ear Pain

*Sit up A few minutes upright will decrease swelling and start your eustachian tubes draining. Swallowing will help ease the pain.

*Pour some garlic juice in the paining ear; its antibiotic qualities will help to relieve the pain.

*Take Vitamin C to help boost the immune system and fight infection. It is a natural antibiotic and antihistamine that helps to reduce inflammation and fever.

*Put two drops of holy basil leaves juice in the aching ear.

*Clean your ear regularly with care.