Try these home remedies for kids having mild ear infection
Posted on: 15/Mar/2018 9:46:20 AM
It is known that infections in the ears occur mostly in children when compared to the adults. This is due to the fact that Eustachian tubes are shorter in children than in the adults. Horizontal nature of these Eustachian tubes in kids causes blocking more easily. The child experiences pain in their ears because of the infection.
The child having mild ear infections could also be treated at home. Some of the home remedies are
Heat application - It is now said that by applying heat on the ears pain could be reduced and this could be done by mildly heating a piece of cloth and placing it in the child ears in short intervals.
Pain killer intake - This also plays an important role in reducing the pain due to ear infection. The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines would be of great use in treating ear infection of the kids at home. Doctors must be consulted before giving these pain killing medicines.
Applying ear drops - This could be useful for treating ear infection in the kids and must be given as per doctor’s advice.
Fluids intake - By taking fluids by swallowing the Eustachian tube present in the child gets opened and it would lessen the pain in them.
