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Ear Infection
Ear Infection
EAR INFECTION.
Ear Infection, what is an Ear Infection? An ear infection occurs when a
fluid becomes trapped in the ear.
Symptoms of ear infections include ear pain, fever, yellow drainage
from the ear, and vomiting. Hearing difficulties, ringing of the ears, and
balance problems could be signs of fluid buildup.
Outer ear infections are caused by a mixture of heat, sweat, and
scratching. Middle ear infections affect the space between the eardrum
and inner ear. Inner ear infections can cause inflammation and can affect
balance. An untreated ear infection can cause serious complications such
as Mastoid it is, Meningitis, hearing loss, and perforation of the eardrum.
Basil is an effective way to cure ear infections. Basil juice can be made
by crushing 4 to 5 leaves to extract the juice. Basil oil can also be mixed
with a carrier oil and applied around the ear.
Onions are one of the most common ways to treat an ear infection.
People have the option to use onion juice or a compress.
A few drops of onion juice can be applied to the ear twice a day. An
onion compress is made by cutting an onion in half and roasting it in the
oven for 1 minute. The onion should be placed in a cloth and held
against the ear for 10 minutes. Tree Oil Tea tree oil can be used as an
antibacterial, antiviral, and antiseptic treatment.
Three drops of tea tree oil, 2 T. olive oil, and 1 t. lemon juice can be
heated to soothe and cure ear infections. The application should be
applied with a dropper 2 to 3 times a day. Mullein Oil Mullein Oil will
need to be prepared a few weeks in advance. The ingredients for this
remedy include dried mullein, 2 to 3 crushed garlic cloves, St. John's
worth, 1/4 t. of Vitamin E oil, and olive oil. The mullein oil should be
placed in a mason jar before adding the herbs. The jar should be filled
with olive oil one-half inch from the top. The Vitamin E oil should be
applied before sealing the jar and soaking it for 2 to 4 weeks. The oil can
then be strained and placed in another bottle. Three to five drops can be
applied for 15 minutes. An ear infection is a buildup of fluid or wax that
causes inflammation and discomfort.