Earache is a common cause of pain and discomfort for everybody. In children, it becomes a bigger cause of worry as the child may be too small to tell the reason for the pain.
The following are simple home remedies for ear pain in kids.
1. Warm Compress: Use a warm towel compress to reduce pain around the ear and neck area. You can warm up a towel by pressing it on a hot griddle or on a warm iron.
2. Basil Leaves: It is essential to keep this simple and inexpensive remedy always handy. Basil is known for its unequivocal medicinal properties. Crush the basil leaves; extract its juice and put a few drops in the ear.
3. Garlic: Crush a couple of garlic cloves and heat them with some mustard oil. Strain using a clean cloth and apply this garlic oil in and around the affected ear.
However, not all earaches can be solved through home remedies. Issues such as a perforated ear and extensive infection can permanently damage hearing. Therefore, you should take your child to a paediatrician if the pain is unbearable or continues for more than a week.
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