Question 1

why does rubbing alcohol help ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Because: It helps dry the water in the ear canal. Moist ear canal is a breading ground for infections.

Question 2

had ear pain 2 mo. ago, put alcohol in and got better, but after week had cold with dizziness. 2 mo. latter only dizziness returned. why?

Accepted Answer

Different Structures: Ear pain and changes in hearing are separate anatomically from dizziness and vertigo pain that responds to a little water/alcohol mix suggests the ear canal.  A cold and dizziness can affect the middle ear by changing function of the eustacian tube (middle ear) and associated labyrinthitis (vestibular apparatus responsible in part for our balance) which is not part of the hearing mechanism.

Question 3

for the last two month alcohol consumption has been causing ear pain and swollen cervical nodes. one drink is all it takes.

Accepted Answer

Allergy?: Must consider alcohol as the allergen.
But if drinking wine or beer consider the other components.

Question 4

i am 16, have never smoked/drank alcohol. i am a classical singer and recently i have a sore throat, and ear pain.i also am not in my usual range. ?

Accepted Answer

Singer off tune: Often times singers have issues which cause their voices to sound hoarse.Most often they are unable to hit their high notes and their range is off. The two most common problems are reflux and allergy. For reflux avoid spicy foods and follow a low acid diet. Avoid tomatoes and caffeine as well as chocolate.  For allergy try an over the counter antihistimine like claritin (loratadine). See an ENT voice doctor.

Question 5

can i put drops of rubbing alcohol into my ears to cure an earache?

Accepted Answer

No: Without knowing if the ear drum is intact or not, i would not recommend placing alcohol drops in the ear blindly.  Most often we use use alcohol as a drying agent in the maintenance treatment of swimmer's ears and not as an acute treatment.

Question 6

child ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Symptom relief-: You can certainly give your child something like tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen for pain relief, even when they are not running a temperature. Lying flat while sleeping also hurts more, so prop up or sleep reclining. If old enough, sometimes helps to chew to relieve pressure, so gum or chewy candy like gummy bears. Finally, if pain not relieved by simple measures, needs to be seen by doc to see if needs med.

Question 7

is ear pain dangerous?

Accepted Answer

That depends: Ear pain should be evaluated.  An ear infection can lead to meningitis, hearing loss, chronic ear drum perforation and other problems.  Some ear infections might be treated without an antibiotic, but that's a decision you should make with your doctor.  Tumors of the throat and tonsil can also cause ear pain, as can sinus infection.  Ifear pain is unexplained and persistant , see an ENT doctor.

Question 8

suffering from ear pain

Accepted Answer

Your question is ?: You get the most from this site when you provide background information to support  a related question. Here there is none of either Background information allows a focused answer in the limited space allowed. We have no idea if you stuck an Ice pick in your ear,were exposed to an explosion or might have an infection. You are welcome to start over. Posts are not linked so each must be complete.

Question 9

5 ye old having ear pain.?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Could be infection.  I would check with pediatrician!

Question 10

what causes sharp ear pain?

Accepted Answer

See below: The cause may be an inner ear infection, an infection of the ear canal, etc.

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Had ear pain 2 mo. ago, put alcohol in and got better, but after week had cold with dizziness. 2 mo. latter only dizziness returned. why?

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For the last two month alcohol consumption has been causing ear pain and swollen cervical nodes. one drink is all it takes.

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I am 16, have never smoked/drank alcohol. i am a classical singer and recently i have a sore throat, and ear pain.i also am not in my usual range. ?

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Can i put drops of rubbing alcohol into my ears to cure an earache?

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Child ear pain?

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Suffering from ear pain

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5 ye old having ear pain.?

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