11/13/2018 / By Janine Acero
Earaches are a common cause of pain and discomfort. While anybody can experience earaches, they are more common among young children. Earaches are not a serious health problem, but they can cause great pain when left untreated. It is especially troublesome when children get earaches as they may be too young to determine the reason for their discomfort. Fortunately, earaches can be addressed with some home remedies. (h/t to Homeo-Pathy.ESY.es.)
An earache occurs when fluid builds up in the Eustachian tubes, which are canals that connect the middle ear to the upper throat and nasal cavity. The fluid becomes infected and builds up in the back of the eardrum, putting pressure on the ear, which causes pain and discomfort.
An earache usually follows a bad case of colds or sore throat, or after blowing your nose too hard. It often occurs at night, and the pain that accompanies it can make you lose sleep. Other reasons for earaches include a perforated eardrum and boils.
A child may be too small to tell you the reason for their pain. Instead, look for general signs of discomfort, such as constant crying or restlessness. If a child keeps moving his ears away from you, he may have an ear infection.
Antibiotics are usually prescribed for ear infections, but in some cases, antibiotics may not be necessary, or may take a while to kick in. In such cases, you may opt for the following home remedies to ease the discomfort of earaches.
For lactating mothers with infants, breast milk is another good remedy for earaches. Collect some breast milk in a clean container. Using an ear dropper, put a few drops of fresh breast milk into the infected ear. Do not administer directly from the breast, as the pressure may be too much for an infant’s ear. The act of nursing is also good for earaches because it relieves pressure.
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