Question 1

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 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

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 4

severe pain in ear. feels like my e tube is swollen,pops when i swallow or yawn. tried rubbing alcohol,swimmer ear drops, peroxide,small foul drainage

Accepted Answer

ENT doc: Sounds like you have a bad swimmers ear problem. Best bet is to see an ENT doc ASAP. If weekend, go to ER.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

had a tube put into left ear on 1/27. have an earache today. is this normal or should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Tube: Should relieve pain and allow for drainage. Have it checked, it may be plugged or blocked in which case you would require ear drops. All the best.

Question 8

is it okay to put eye drops in your ear for an ear ache?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If the drops are antibiotic eye drops, thrycan may be effective in the ear to treat an ear infection.  I would recommend being evaluated by a doctor and using appropriate medications though.

Question 9

i had an ear ache, so i put baby oil in it.  now i can't get the oil out?

Accepted Answer

Irrigation: The oil may have solidified and is attached to either the ear canal skin or even the ear drum.  Try 3% hydrogen peroxide, 4 times a day (dropper full) for a week.  If that does not help see an ENT doctor for proper and safe removal by either microscopic removal or simple irrigation of warm water.

Question 10

hi.my son is 2 ys and 8 mths old. he woke up crying because of an ear ache . is it safe to put lidosporin drops?if yes after how long and how many?thx

Accepted Answer

Will not help: These are antibiotic drops and are intended to treat an ear canal infection. The infection your son has is behind the ear drum or in the middle ear. Topical numbing drops may help along with Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen. Also keeping his head elevated. Many children will benefit from an antibiotic. All the best.

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

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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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Why does rubbing alcohol help ear pain?

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Severe pain in ear. feels like my e tube is swollen,pops when i swallow or yawn. tried rubbing alcohol,swimmer ear drops, peroxide,small foul drainage

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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. ?

A member asked:

Had a tube put into left ear on 1/27. have an earache today. is this normal or should i be worried?

A member asked:

Is it okay to put eye drops in your ear for an ear ache?

A member asked:

I had an ear ache, so i put baby oil in it. now i can't get the oil out?

A member asked:

Hi.my son is 2 ys and 8 mths old. he woke up crying because of an ear ache . is it safe to put lidosporin drops?if yes after how long and how many?thx

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