Multiple factors can harm our health and ear pain is no exception. This suffering interferes with daily activities and affects our professional and academic performance, as well as our moments of leisure and relaxation. However, there are some home remedies that can help reduce the inconvenience caused.
At Bright Side, we would like to share with you some tips that can help you alleviate earache. You must not forget to consult a doctor before putting them into practice.
What causes it?
Ear pain is caused by several factors, but the most common is acute otitis media. This infection, which occurs when the Eustachian tube becomes blocked, mainly affects children. The blockage causes fluid to build up in the cavity, causing inflammation and infection of the middle ear. There are other reasons for this type of pain such as excess wax, dental problems, paranasal sinus or throat infection, injury from pressure changes, and teeth grinding.
Although this phenomenon can interfere with our daily lives, it is not always necessary to take antibiotics to treat it. As it is not necessarily of bacterial origin or linked to infections, there are grandmother’s remedies or tips that you can try to try to reduce the discomfort caused.
1. Over-the-counter pain relievers
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