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5 Home Remedies To Treat Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s ear is an ear infection, which occurs because of swimming or other factors. Besides regular medication, trying these 5 home remedies can also treat the condition.
Swimmer's ear or Otitis Externa is an infection of the ear canal, which extends from the outer ear to the eardrum. It is called swimmer's ear because it commonly occurs among people who are associated with swimming. However, it is not to say that the others can't get it.
Causes
Of
Getting
Swimmer's
Ear:
You
get
swimmer's
ear
when
bacteria
or
fungus
grow
in
the
ear
canal
and
cause
infection
in
it.
Besides,
using
hearing
equipment,
lots
of
cleaning
of
the
ear
and
eczema
of
the
canal
can
also
cause
swimmer's
ear.
Those who live in warm climatic conditions or have eczema or dry skin can also suffer from swimmer's ear. Those who have a history of swimmer's ear are also likely to have it again.
Also Read: Healthy Ears For Years With 10 Simple Steps
Symptoms:
Symptoms
of
swimmer's
ear
include
itching,
discharge
from
ears
and
also
severe
pain.
The
ear
canal
also
gets
swollen
because
of
the
infection.
It
is,
however,
not
contagious.
It
is
always
better
to
consult
a
doctor
to
treat
this
condition.
Besides,
you
can
also
go
for
some
home
remedies
to
get
relief:
Here are 5 such home remedies:
1. Warm Compresses: If the ear infection causes pus and discharge, try warm compress, as it will drain out the fluid and cure the pain. Dip a clean cloth in hot water, drain the excess water and put the cloth over the infected ear for two minutes or so. Tilt your head to drain out the fluid. Do this again after 10 minutes.
2. White Vinegar: One of the most effective agents for swimmer's ear is white vinegar. It has a slight acidic nature which fights the bacteria causing the infection in the ear. Mix white vinegar and alcohol in a bowl and pour two to three drops of the solution into your ears.
3. Garlic: Garlic's antimicrobial and pain-relieving properties kill bacteria and soothe the pain. Mix a few cloves of garlic and add them in two tablespoons of olive oil and heat it. Once it cools, pour a few drops into your infected ear. Do this a couple of times in a day. Eating raw cloves of garlic also helps in healing swimmer's ear.
4. Onion: Onion serves as an effective disinfectant and provides quick relief. Extract the vegetable's juice and after a minute of heating it, put a few drops into your infected ear. Tilt your head thereafter to drain the fluid out.
5. Hydrogen Peroxide: This is another excellent remedy for swimmer's ear. It dries the fluid in the ear and cures the infection. Pour a drop of 3% hydrogen peroxide into the affected ear. Lie with your ear upwards and then let the fluid to drain out. Do this a couple of times daily to treat the condition.
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