07-24-2009, 08:02 PM
As Robert noted.
However....
Home remedies I've successfully used in the past involve rubbing alcohol gently poured into the ear canal to essentially dissolve the 'plug' that slowed the normal release of fluid from inside the ear, and also kill any fungus that developed therein (commonly referred to as 'swimmer's ear'.
In fact last weekend I 'cured' my complaining 11 year old of a 'horrible earache' using this exact method. The fact that I had to basically hold his head down because he was thrashing around (he's a drama king) made it o so fun. Of course he reported that the pain was completely gone and he was all better within 30 minutes.
Disclaimer- I'm not a doctor, nor have I played one on TV. This cure came to me from my mother, and to her from her mother, and probably down throughout time. I fully expect that they were using whiskey for that purpose three generations ago.
ED- the ever entertaining wagging your head from side to side is only useful for people watching you. Louie might find it amusing !
However....
Home remedies I've successfully used in the past involve rubbing alcohol gently poured into the ear canal to essentially dissolve the 'plug' that slowed the normal release of fluid from inside the ear, and also kill any fungus that developed therein (commonly referred to as 'swimmer's ear'.
In fact last weekend I 'cured' my complaining 11 year old of a 'horrible earache' using this exact method. The fact that I had to basically hold his head down because he was thrashing around (he's a drama king) made it o so fun. Of course he reported that the pain was completely gone and he was all better within 30 minutes.
Disclaimer- I'm not a doctor, nor have I played one on TV. This cure came to me from my mother, and to her from her mother, and probably down throughout time. I fully expect that they were using whiskey for that purpose three generations ago.
ED- the ever entertaining wagging your head from side to side is only useful for people watching you. Louie might find it amusing !