Ear infections—sometimes called acute otitis media—are a common ailment especially in children. They can be accompanied by a range of symptoms including painful earaches, fluid draining from the ear, and difficulty hearing. To help relieve symptoms, or prevent earaches altogether, check out these 10 home remedies.
Wait it out
Although earaches can be a pain, they usually go away on their own within a few days. In children, it’s estimated that up to 85 percent recover from acute otitis media (the classic ear infection) spontaneously, without the need for antibiotics. While you wait, watch symptoms carefully and contact your doctor if you begin to experience more severe symptoms such as pus or blood oozing from the ear, high fever, or swelling.