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Can you please tell me about effective home remedies for ear infections?
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Depends: There are several types of ear infections. Inner, middle , and external or outer. The typical swimmer's ear is an outer infection. You can treat that with a 50:50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clear vinegar( acetic acid) applied with an ear syringe 2-3 times a day. If that doesn't work in 7 days, see ENT doctor. There are not any good home remedies for middle or inner ear infections. See ent.
Answered 6/10/2014
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