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5 tried and tested home remedies to relieve ear pain in kids

A mother of two doles out her tried and tested methods to deal with ear infections

Written by Debjani Arora | Updated : July 11, 2017 8:29 AM IST

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Remedies For Ear Infection In Kids

Ear infections in babies and young children are common. It often happens in the middle ear, which produces secretions that drain into the back of the throat through the Eustachian tube. If the tube is blocked for any reason, fluid builds up in the middle ear causing pain, irritability or fever. Your paediatrician might prescribe medication depending on the type of infection – bacterial or viral. However, these tried and tested home remedies also work to give your child relief.

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Warm Oil Massage

Warm oil massage: If you don’t suspect anything as serious as a ruptured eardrum or there is nothing oozing out of your little one’s ears, but she complains about pain, try warm oil massage. Don’t pour oil into the ear, instead, just massage the outer ear for some relief. Warm olive oil and mustard oil are the best.

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Keep The Head Elevated

Keep your baby’s head elevated: Keep your baby’s head elevated during sleep to help the built-up fluid drain properly. Since it is not advisable to give an infant pillow, so place one or two pillows under the mattress to elevate the bed.