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About an ear infection is there a anything i can do for a ear infection that i could at home that dose not cost money?
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Hydrate : Hydrate well. Gargle with warm salt water (to help reduce swelling that could impact eustachian tube). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications or tylenol (acetaminophen) of pain. Consider oral decongesants or nasal decongestant to keep the area open and draining.
Answered 7/12/2017
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