9. Sleep without putting pressure on the ear
It is important to pay attention to our position when we sleep, some can accentuate the pain caused by the infection. Rather than putting pressure on the ear with the pillow, it is better to keep it exposed to the open air or sleep with your head resting on several pillows. These positions will promote ear drainage and reduce pain.
10. Licorice
A study showed that the anti-inflammatory and antibiotic components of licorice could alleviate this condition. It is advisable to warm up a spoonful of licorice and one of butter, mix the two ingredients and wait 5 minutes until the mixture cools. Then, you will need to place it in the outer part of the ear and let it sit for 15 minutes. Finally, you will need to rinse the ear carefully.
Bonus: how to prevent children from suffering from it?
Concerning children, it is not always easy to anticipate this type of inconvenience, however, it is possible to take some measures to prevent them from catching an infection that causes them this pain.
Here are a few tips :
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