EAR INFECTIONS (CHILDREN AND ADULTS)
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DISCLAIMER: Before attempting remedies found online, you should make sure they are safe by consulting a doctor or practitioner. Everyone has the responsibility of ensuring their own safety, and the safety of their children.
Children quite often have ear infections and it becomes such an issue with some that doctor's put tubes in their ears. Having had this issue for years, there are a few things you can do to prevent the infections from happening so often.
1) Never let your children bathe or swim without ear plugs. Any water in the ear that does not dry out turns into a breeding ground for bacteria, then the dreaded ear ache and infection occurs.
2) A good preventive measure when you have gotten water in the ears, is to take a hair dryer on low but warm heat and dry the ears. It isn't painful, but (see disclaimer above), try it first to ensure it is not too warm, and not cold.
3) Treatment for allergies with Allegra - D or Claritin D can be helpful in clearing up infections and in preventing them because using a decongestant keeps things open and dries up the wetness inside the ears. (Note: You will need a prescription for these medicines in many places, and I do not know if they have for children).
While these may seem like no big deal items, trust me when I tell you they make a world of difference. Without ear plugs I could not swim because I would get an infection everytime, starting off with swimmer's ear. Proactive items like these can make a huge difference in the number of infections your child or yourself has.
As always, consult a doctor before attempting home remedies.
DISCLAIMER: Before attempting remedies found online, you should make sure they are safe by consulting a doctor or practitioner. Everyone has the responsibility of ensuring their own safety, and the safety of their children.
