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Earache (cont.)

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Earache Home Remedies

Earaches should be evaluated by a health care practitioner, but symptomatic treatment for pain and fever may be provided at home prior to the visit. Usually, acetaminophen or ibuprofen are appropriate to use, depending upon past medical history (for example, acetaminophen should not be used in people with liver disease and ibuprofen should be used with caution in those with kidney disease or who are taking anticoagulation medications). Remember that dosing for infants and children is based upon weight.

Home remedies may include a warm compress to the ear to help with pain control. It is important to avoid burning the skin with the heat of the compress.

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