What is Ear Infection (Middle Ear)?

Ear infection can inflict one or both the ears. They are especially common in children unto age eight. And they are the most common cause of earache. The discomfort maybe mild with a dull-ache or searing intense pain in front of, above or behind the ears. Sometimes there is temporary hearing loss

Symptoms of Ear Infection

1. Dull continuous pain, or sharp sudden pain in the ear.
2. The ear when pulled experiences pain.
3. Profound hearing loss, headache, dizziness and discharge from the ear are serious symptoms.
4. Affected ears experience a congested feeling.
5. Young children maybe extremely irritated, tug at their ears and cry continuously.
6. Temporary loss of hearing or muffled hearing.
7. In case of bacterial infection there is fever.

Causes of Ear Infection

• Middle ear infections are mostly caused by bacterial or viral infections of the upper respiratory tract, usually due to sore throat or cold.
• An abrupt change in altitude and allergens are other causes..

Home remedies for Ear Infection (Middle Ear)

1. Warm compress or heating pad can provide comfort to the ear.
2. A decongestant can ease Middle Ear pressure and discomfort.
3. Place your head on a raised pillow while sleeping. This helps drain fluid from middle ear.
4. Pour a few drops of lukewarm baby oil into the sore ear to provide some relief.
5. To relieve pain and fever take anti-inflammatory or acetaminophen. You even use ear- drops

Ear Infection Prevention

1. Bacterial infections that recur often can be prevented with medicine.