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Ear pain is very uncomfortable and can ruin your full day schedule if the pain gets severe. Some ear pain symptoms are symptoms of a more serious condition such as ear infections, but you can relieve the pain with a few quick therapies. While you should always consult your doctor for any concerns, there are ways to ease symptoms.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Quick relief of ear pain

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   Take in the steam to quickly relieve the pain. Place the humidifier in a room or shower or steam bath. Stay in a steamy space and breathe deeply for a few minutes or until the pain is gone.
   • This is especially helpful if you have ear pain caused by a cold.

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   Place your ear against the hot pack to ease the pain. Place a warm compress or cloth on a pillow or comfortable surface, then lie down and press the sore ear against the pad. Lie like this for a few minutes or until symptoms improve.
   • You can also use cold felt in this treatment.
   • You can find felt or hot packs online or at pharmacies.

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   Get a Valsalva maneuver if you experience ear pain from flying. If you've just been on a plane, chances are your ear pain is caused by a sudden change in elevation. Try the Valsalva maneuver - squeeze your nose and close your mouth, then blow up your nose. You may find that the symptoms improve.
   • To prevent ear pain while flying, try chewing gum while in flight.

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   Soften earwax with almond oil or olive oil if earwax builds up in the ear. If you have ear pain and you don't hear well, put 2-3 drops of oil in your ear. Do this twice a day for several days in a row, or until you feel your ears feel clearer. If you do not see any positive results within 2 weeks, you should call your doctor.
   • Although there are no immediate results, you should get better pretty quickly if your ear pain is caused by a buildup of wax.

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   Sleep with a pillow high to relieve pain. Put some pillows on the bed before going to bed. If your earache is caused by an infection, you can sleep with your head upright to drain excess fluid in your ear. If you want to take a nap during the day, lie on a chair with your back leaning back. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Prevent ear pain

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   Protect your ears with earplugs or hats when outdoors. Cold winds can also cause ear pain, so wear earplugs or warm hats for an extra layer of ear protection. Make sure the ears are covered and insulated before going outdoors.

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   Don't poke anything in your ear. Try not to put cotton swabs or anything in your ears, no matter how sharp or blunt, as they will make you more painful and hurt. If you think you have an infection or another condition, such as external ear infections, see your doctor for treatment.
   • If you poke your ear with a cotton swab, you'll only do more harm than help.

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   Avoid getting water in your ears. Be careful when taking a bath or shower, and try not to let the water get into your ears. Wipe your ears dry after showering so that no water stays in the ears. If you let water get into your ears, use a towel to dry thoroughly.
   • You can also use a hair dryer on the lowest setting to dry the water in your ears to evaporate. Be sure to hold the dryer at least 30 cm away from your ear. Dry the ears for a few minutes and see if they are any drier!

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   Be careful when trying folk remedies for ear pain. Always try medical advice before consulting less proven, natural remedies, such as using onions to treat ear pain. Many therapies do not have much medical evidence to support them, so they are unlikely to succeed. Instead, use recommended methods, such as hot packs. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Seek medical attention

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   See your doctor if you have a fever or if you experience severe symptoms. Ear pain is a very common condition, so you don't have to worry too much. However, you may need medical treatment if you have a fever or if you experience severe symptoms. See a doctor if you or your child shows signs of fever, heat or chills, pain in both ears, sensation of fluid in the ears, feeling like foreign object stuck in ear, hearing loss or pain throat and vomiting.

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   Seek medical attention if ear pain persists for more than 3 days. Mild ear pain should go away within 1-2 days. If the pain persists, you will need to use other treatments. See your doctor or go to the emergency room if your earache doesn't go away for a long time.
   • Your doctor will diagnose the cause of your ear pain and recommend appropriate treatment.Talk to your doctor about treatment options, which may include natural remedies.

   Improvisation: If your child has earache, it's best to see him or her 1 day after the onset of severe symptoms.

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   Go to the emergency room if you have an accident. Sometimes ear pain comes from an accident, such as a head hit. If this happens, you need to go to the emergency room right away. Make an appointment with your doctor to visit within the same day or go to the emergency room for treatment.
   • You may feel pain, ringing in your ears or ringing in your ears after an accident. See your doctor for a checkup.

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   Consult an otolaryngologist for persistent ear pain. In some cases, ear pain symptoms can last 1-2 days and affect your ability to work, drive, eat, and sleep. If this happens, it is best to see an otolaryngologist to find the cause of the symptoms. See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis and talk to your doctor about your options.
   • Your doctor may prescribe ear drops or other medications to treat ear pain.
   • In children, a doctor may recommend placing a tube in the ear to drain fluid, which may be the cause of ear infections. This is a common trick and is relatively simple.
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Advice

• Use a decongestant if you have ear pain caused by a cold.
• Pain relievers like ibuprofen are a good choice for quick pain relief.