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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What To Do For An Earache

Health Encyclopedia: Earache

Alternative Names

Otalgia; Pain - ear


Home Care

The following steps may help an earache:

  • Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, can provide relief for children and adults with an earache. (Do NOT give aspirin to children .)
  • A cold pack or cold wet wash cloth applied to the outer ear for 20 minutes may reduce pain.
  • Olive oil or over-the-counter ear drops are gentle and effective, as long as the eardrum has not rupture...
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Expert & Community Posts

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Ear emergencies
...Loss of hearing Nausea and vomiting Noises in the ear Earache Bleeding from the ear Bruising or redness Swelling Object... Read more »
Ear Infections: Medications
...a major factor in the growth of bacterial strains that are resistant to antibiotics.What to Expect. Earaches usually resolve within 8 to 24 hours after taking an antibiotic, although about 10% of... Read more »
Ear Infections: Diagnosis
...condition of the ear canal and eardrum. Examining the ear can reveal the cause of symptoms such as an earache, the ear feeling full, or hearing loss.To determine an ear infection, the doctor... Read more »

Medications

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...menstrual cramps, back pain, cough, fever, stuffy nose, earache or dizziness may occur. If any... Read more »

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...effects occur: fever persistent sore throat/earache flu symptoms Tell your doctor... Read more »

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...frequent/painful urination eye pain/discharge earache cough vision changes A very... Read more »

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