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Earache and ear infection affects all ages in the population and can be caused by many reasons, clogged Eustachian tubes, colds, congestion, infection. This article will show you ways to reduce the pain from earaches and also how to reduce the risk of getting ear infections.

You'll Need:
Ear drops
Acetaminophen
Antibiotics
baby oil
mineral oil
garlic
mullein oils.

Step One:
Try using baby oil or mineral oil in a pan of body temperature water. Place two drops of the solution into the ear with the earache. This will help to reduce the pain.

Step Two:
One way to test if the ear infection is in the outer ear (otitis externa) or the inner ear (otitis media) grab the fleshy part of the ear lobe and wiggle it about. if you can move the ear without feeling any pain then it is probably infection in the middle ear. I f moving the ear lobe causes pain then it is an infection in the outer ear canal.

Step Three
yawning can also help reduce the ache since this movement moves the muscle that opens the Eustachian tube. Chewing gum or sucking on candies have the same effect.

Step Four
Herbal remedies can help reduce the ache. Take garlic or mullein oils for ear infections. They have antimicrobial and antibiotic properties. The oils will pass the eardrum and help reduce further infections. Apply 2 drops into the affected ear then cover the ear with a piece of cotton wool. Repeat the process every 6 hours using new cotton with each application.

Step Five
Take decongesgant medication to help decrease the pressure in the sinuses and the ear canal.

Step Six
Swimmer's ear is also a common problem. The ear becomes itchy at first and left untreated it can become a full-blown infection with excruciating pain. You must see a doctor immediately since you will need antibiotics to cure the infection.

Step Seven
Try these methods for soothing away the pain from the earache. Use heat to keep the ear warm like using a heat pad or warm water bottle covered with a towel.

Step Eight
To help prevent swimmer's ear try plugging the ears before swimming or showering. You can purchase was or silicone ear plugs form local drugstores.

Step Nine
To prevent getting swimmer's ear you can try using home made solutions to kill the germs and dry out the ear canal. Rubbing alcohol is helpful. Place th ehead on a falt surface with the infected ear facing upwards. pull the ear upward and downward to straighten the canal. Then squeeze a few drop of the rubbing alcohol in the ear canal. Wiggle the eat to get the alcohol to the bottom of the canal. Then tilt the head to the other side to allow the alcohol drain out.