Ear pain & Ear Infection What is it exactly; and what to do about it
Is the ear pain of an ear infection driving you up the wall? Or maybe your baby is suffering from it and, imagine how it must feel without being able to tell what's going on
You can feel quiet lost in trying to find a relief for that sometimes excruciating but always very annoying pain
Don’t let this ear infection get to you, do something about it now
What, Why, How and Where
We start with some general information which is very useful in finding out what you are dealing with. Followed by some amazingly effective home remedies and practical ways to prevent it
When your child or you are suffering from that disturbing ear pain most commonly there are two causes
Middle ear infection and inflammation (otis media) particularly common with babies and younger children. The middle ear is the small part of your ear just inside your eardrum
Outer ear canal infection and inflammation (otis externa or swimmers ear)
You can take a look at the symptoms and causes of both of these to find out which one is aggravating you
You will notice that they both have slightly different symptoms so it is relatively difficult to make the distinction yourself
What is essential however, when dealing with an infection in the ear, and you have to keep this in mind is that you can never be sure if your eardrum (or that of your child) is punctured. So unless you are 101% sure the eardrum is not punctured (because your doctor examined you or your child and told you so) never put anything deep inside the ear canal!
How long does an infection in the ear last and other Quick facts
The infection should go away by itself in 2 to 3 days. The bacteria and viruses that cause it are usually taken care of by the immune system
By the time they are 3 children usually outgrow these infections
The earlier your child has a first infection, the more likely the child is to having more
Middle ear infection is most common in winter, less common in summer
When children have family members who have infections in the middle ear they are more likely to get it too
Infection in the middle ear is more common in American Indians, Alaskan and Canadian Eskimos, and Australian Aborigines
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