National Nursing Review : Nursing Study Resources & Health Tips

As with eyes, serious infections of the inner ear should be referred to a specialist. Alternative therapies can be very useful for the problems caused by infection of the outer ear and excessive catarrh. Glue ear, a condition that commonly affects children, is discussed.

Earache
Earache is a sharp pain and fever caused by infection of the outer or middle ear.

Earache

Treatment
Herbal medicine for immediate relief, carefully apply to ears everywhere
drops of essential oil of St. John’s wort, almond, garlic, or mullein and hold a warm hot water bottle wrapped in a towel to the ear.
Consult a qualified practitioner / therapist for:
Homeopathy Belladonna is sometimes prescribed for acute throbbing. (more…)