Ease Ear Discomfort Safely and Naturally
 Ear complaints, especially in children, are one of the most common reasons for physicians visits. Antibiotics are usually the go-to treatment for ear discomfort, but in many cases, the root cause of the pain may not be an infection that can be treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics. For those who want to try a different route, there are several natural ways that may be able to help safely ease your child's discomfort.
These may include:
- Mullein/garlic oil drops: May reduce pain and swelling, and have been shown to kill certain types of bacteria.
- Elderberry: May have some anti-viral and inflammation properties
- Echinacea: Believed to boost immune function.
- Vitamin C: Protects white blood cells, which help the body fight off viruses and bacteria.
If you child complains of chronic ear pain for more than a month, it may be a sign of a chronic ear infection. It is important to speak to your doctor about effective treatments, which may require ear tube surgery in some young children, to reduce the chances of long-term ear damage.
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