The human ear consists of outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. The causes for infection range from water that has got into the ears to the drainage of sinuses. The home remedies will give u temporary relief, but it is always better to visit the doctor to avoid further complications and spreading of infections. The infection of middle ear is referred to Otitis media and occurs in young children. Another type of infection is the otitis externa is referred to the external ear infection. It is also known as swimmer’s ear.

The causes for ear infection are by a fluid that is produced inside the ear which is common due o cold or some illness. The water due to showering or swimming gets trapped in the ears resulting in formation of fungus and then infection. Smoking also causes ear infection. The most common symptoms include itching or pain inside the ear, fever, dizziness, vomiting sensation, fluid discharge.

Consult your doctor once you find any of the mentioned symptoms. The ear infection can be treated using home remedies, such as:

• Consume vitamin c tablets or fruits rich in vitamin c to boost up your immune system.
• If the infection is in initial level, then consume Echinacea.
• Mix garlic oil or olive oil with lobelia and apply a few drops in ear and plug your ears with cotton.
• Put a few drops of basil extract into the infected ear. This reduces the pain and infection. Try the same with onion juice.
• Grind 3-4 boiled garlic cloves and add a pinch of salt. Prepare a dressing with this and place it on the infested ear.
• If you feel cold, take a decongestant immediately. Continue the consumption only in medical supervision.
• Put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide into your ears to get relief from infection.
• Having a hit shower will help to breakup and soften the wax formed.

Apart from these treatments, follow certain precautionary measures such as: avoiding cold food items, cold drinks, smoking, alcohol and spicy food. Include green leafy vegetables in your diet. Keep your ears clean using cotton and do not pick your ears with anything else such as pins, keys, and even fingers. Take precautions while you blow your nose and blow through one nostril at a time and blow gently without applying lot of pressure.

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