Question 1

does coconut oil heal ear infections?

Accepted Answer

No: Ear infections need to be diagnosed by a doctor and based on whether they are external or middle ear infections, need to be treated by an appropriate antibiotic.

Question 2

will sweet oil help an ear infection or just add more fluid adding to the problem?

Accepted Answer

No no no: Unless you are trying to make a salad in your ear keep oil out of your ear. Speaking of salads in your ear there is a role for white vinegar at times. In the case of chronic bacterial or fungal ear canal infections the vinegar can acidify the ear canal. Bacteria and fungus do not do well in the presence of acid like vinegar. As a general rule leave your ear alone. If your ear bothers you see ent.

Question 3

has anyone heard of wally ear oil to prevent and help ear infections? ent or herbal docs?

Accepted Answer

What kind?: Ear oil is unlikely to prevent otitis media (middle ear infections) since the ear canal doesn't  communicate with the middle ear. But, it may help with pain from a middle ear infection. For otitis externa (swimmers ear), there is no evidence to support using wally ear oil as prevention but i can't think of a reason why a drop in each ear once a week during swimming season would be harmful.

Question 4

can you take oil of oregano and amoxicillin at the same time? i have a sinus infection and ear infection.

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: But the question is why? Best to use saline nasal irrigation with a Neti-pot and possibly a decongestant.

Question 5

a coworker swears by warm olive oil for ear infections. is it safe to pour anything in your ear like that?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are times when it could be dangerous, like a perforated ear drum for instance.  But for a suspected middle ear infection, this form of treatment has been practiced for centuries and provides relief while the body's mechanisms for dealing with the infection take over.  After years of prescribing antibiotics for these, we now know that the majority will heal on their own without drug risks.

Question 6

13 month baby has middle  ear infection. can i help her with basil oil mix with coconut oil and apply behind the ear? or do drops with colloidal salve

Accepted Answer

No: These have no therapeutic benefit other than giving you something to do. Some of these are viral &amp; self heal in a few days.If it is bacterial it may self heal in 2-3 months or rupture and become chronically infected. Standard treatment of bacterial otitis involves antibiotics.

Question 7

my granddaughter is on amoxicillin for an ear infection is it ok to rub tree tea oil on the back of her ear? mixed with warm water?

Accepted Answer

Topical remedy: Tea tree oil should have no effect on the amoxicillin.   Watch for any signs of skin irritation, e.g. contact dermatitis.

Question 8

my 3yo has an ear infection but has not seen a doctor yet. she is laying down with a heating pad how long can i keep it on her and does the olive oil trick really help?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection: Please avoid using olive oil for this. Get the child evaluated to confirm diagnosis. Take care.

Question 9

my 2 year old has an ear infection and swollen glands. he started coughing a lot and isn't sleeping well. humidifier and essential oils aren't helping?

Accepted Answer

Have him seen: If you suspect an ear infection he will need to have it evaluated to confirm/exclude the diagnosis &amp; define proper treatment.

Question 10

ear infection that will not go away?

Accepted Answer

See ENT: Assuming you have been treated with numerous antibiotics by your doctor, it is now time to see an otolaryngologist (ent).  Recurrent ear infections usually imply that your eustachian tube is blocked (this tube helps drain/decompress your middle ear to the outside world).  An ENT will determine if you tube is blocked via a quick and painless endoscopic procedure in clinic.

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A coworker swears by warm olive oil for ear infections. is it safe to pour anything in your ear like that?

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13 month baby has middle ear infection. can i help her with basil oil mix with coconut oil and apply behind the ear? or do drops with colloidal salve

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My granddaughter is on amoxicillin for an ear infection is it ok to rub tree tea oil on the back of her ear? mixed with warm water?

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My 3yo has an ear infection but has not seen a doctor yet. she is laying down with a heating pad how long can i keep it on her and does the olive oil trick really help?

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