{"id":13513,"date":"2020-07-24T17:44:53","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T21:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=13513"},"modified":"2025-12-31T10:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T15:37:40","slug":"home-remedies-for-ear-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-ear-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"20 home remedies for ear infections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve ever had an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ear infection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then you know how uncomfortable they can be. Earaches are painful for adults and children alike, but they are easy to treat if you know what to do. Let&#8217;s take a look at the best home remedies for ear infections, as well as some ear infection medications,\u00a0such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amoxicillin\">amoxicillin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/clarithromycin\">clarithromycin<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/azithromycin\">azithromycin<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial or viral infections most commonly cause ear infections (acute otitis media). Ear infections often happen due to allergies, colds, or upper respiratory problems. When the tubes inside the ear fill up with fluid and mucus, this causes an infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids get more ear infections than adults, and most will have<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at least<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one ear infection before they turn 3, according to Cedars Sinai. One of the main reasons children get more middle ear infections than adults is because they have shorter eustachian tubes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/ear-infection-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ear infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause the following symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inner ear pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty balancing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluid draining from the ear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"20-home-remedies-for-ear-infections\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 home remedies for ear infections\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the most common ear infection remedies that can help relieve pain-associated symptoms:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#cold-warm-compress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold or warm compresses<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#neck-exercises\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neck exercises<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#mullein\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mullein<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#vitamin-d\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#garlic-oil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic oil<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#chiropractic-care\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chiropractic care<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#hydrogen-peroxide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrogen peroxide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#ginger\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginger<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#naturopathic-ear-drops\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturopathic ear drops\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#sleep-positions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing sleeping positions\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#apple-cider-vinegar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple cider vinegar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#acupuncture\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acupuncture<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#gua-sha\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial gua sha<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#saltwater-gargle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saltwater gargle<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#olive-oil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#distraction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distraction<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#onions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#breastmilk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastmilk\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#basil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#tea-tree-oil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea tree oil<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"1-cold-or-warm-compresses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Cold or warm compresses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both warm and cold compresses can relieve pain from an ear infection. Hold either a hot pad or cold washcloth against the ear for 10 to 15 minutes or alternate between hot and cold for an easy ear infection remedy, especially for children. A heating pad or ice packs can be used as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-neck-exercises\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Neck exercises<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neck exercises that rotate the neck can help relieve pressure in the ear canal caused by ear infections. Here&#8217;s how to do neck rotation exercises:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit or stand up straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotate your neck to the right so it&#8217;s parallel with your right shoulder. Hold for five to 10 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat this exercise on the left side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your shoulders high like you&#8217;re trying to reach your earlobes with them. Hold for five to 10 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat these exercises throughout the day. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"3-mullein\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Mullein<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil made from the flowers of the mullein plant is an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamapediatrics\/fullarticle\/190792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effective pain reliever<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for ear infections. Mullein is available at most health food stores as a stand-alone tincture or an ingredient in herbal ear drops. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-vitamin-d\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Vitamin D\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/vitamin-d\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D coupons<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may seem unrelated to ear infections, but it boosts the immune system. A healthier immune system is less likely to be susceptible to ear infections. A<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28477429\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acta Paediatrica<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that the risk of ear infections might be reduced by increasing serum levels of vitamin D through food consumption, supplementation, and direct sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our wellness newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Wellness Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-garlic-oil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Garlic oil<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/garlic-oil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic oil coupons<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7032553\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antimicrobial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, antiviral, and antifungal properties,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garlic oil<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ear drops can be applied to the ear canal to help kill bacteria or viruses that might be causing an ear infection. You can also soak crushed garlic cloves in warm olive oil to make your own garlic oil ear drops.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-chiropractic-care\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Chiropractic care<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chiropractic adjustments may help relieve tight muscles around the ear, allowing trapped fluid to drain. One study published in the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8728460\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that chiropractic care may decrease ear infection symptoms in young children. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7-hydrogen-peroxide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Hydrogen peroxide<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/hydrogen-peroxide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrogen peroxide coupons<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrogen peroxide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help keep ears clean and prevent dirt or other bacteria from entering the middle ear. It&#8217;s especially helpful for preventing<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/swimmers-ear-treatment-and-medications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">swimmer&#8217;s ear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Swab a tiny amount of hydrogen peroxide onto the ear canal, but be careful that too much doesn&#8217;t get into the ear itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-ginger\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Ginger<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ginger\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginger coupons<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well known for its anti-inflammatory properties,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ginger<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the form of juice or infused oil can be applied to the outer ear canal, but it should never be put directly into the ear. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"9-naturopathic-ear-drops\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Naturopathic ear drops<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturopathic ear drops contain a variety of different herbs or essential oils that can help treat ear infections. They may have garlic, ginger, tea tree oil, mullein, or other herbs. The best place to find natural ear drops would be at a health food store or supplement shop. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"10-changing-sleeping-positions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Changing sleeping positions\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a side sleeper, try sleeping with your affected ear facing up instead of down into the pillow. Sleeping with your affected ear on a pillow could aggravate your ear even more. Suggesting this to children who may not think of it intuitively can help alleviate their pain at night. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"11-apple-cider-vinegar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Apple cider vinegar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/apple-cider-vinegar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple cider vinegar coupons<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple cider vinegar may help treat ear infections because it contains acetic acid, which is antibacterial. Try this home remedy by mixing equal parts warm water and apple cider vinegar and then applying a few drops to the affected ear with a dropper bottle. Alternatively, you could soak a cotton ball with the warm water-vinegar solution, put it on the outside of the ear, and let it sink into the affected area. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"12-acupuncture\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Acupuncture<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAcupuncture is especially helpful for both earaches and ear infections,\u201d says Sarah Emily Sajdak, DAOM, a licensed acupuncturist at<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aquariusacupuncture.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aquarius Acupuncture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in New York. \u201cAcupuncture allows for both the release of the muscles, which allows for the flow of blood and lymph to decrease inflammation, and it can also help decrease the infection using specific internal medicine points on the body to &#8216;clear heat,\u2019 as it\u2019s called, to clear the infection.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"13-facial-gua-sha\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Facial gua sha<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sajdak also recommends facial gua sha, a massage technique using a jade stone or rose quartz to relax muscles and improve circulation. \u201cIt can be used to release the jaw and neck muscles,\u201d says Sajdak. \u201cOften, tight muscles of the neck and jaw clenching stagnate the blood and lymph, thus hindering healing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"14-saltwater-gargle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Saltwater gargle<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an ear infection is related to a sore throat, gargling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcare.utah.edu\/the-scope\/shows.php?shows=0_kab2a9t2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salt water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help relieve pain and inflammation. Ear infections are sometimes caused by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000638.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eustachian tube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> getting clogged. This tube runs from the middle of the ear to the back of the throat. It normally drains fluid made in the middle ear, but fluid buildup can lead to an infection if it gets clogged. Be careful not to put salt directly in the ear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"15-olive-oil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Olive oil<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While research is limited on how effective olive oil is for treating ear infections, it has been shown to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12728112\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in ear infections. It has soothing properties and can help soften earwax, helping to remove it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"16-distraction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. Distraction<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an ear infection can be painful and uncomfortable. One method to reduce the discomfort is staying busy with distractions. Studies have shown that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7689692\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more distracted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you are, the less pain you will feel. Some ideas to stay distracted include watching a movie, playing a board game, taking a walk, or talking to a friend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"17-onions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. Onions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is documentation dating back <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/journal-of-laryngology-and-otology\/article\/abs\/an-onion-in-your-ear\/57EBB49BB63B5787EA447FEC8369FC90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hundreds of years<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that shows onions being used to treat ear infections. Cook an onion, let it cool, then cut it in half. Either place a few drops squeezed from the onion into your ear or hold the onion up to your ear. Many people agree that this is a fast and effective way to relieve pain from an ear infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"18-breast-milk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. Breast milk<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast milk is packed with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2786955\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antibodies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that help fight infections. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tag\/breastfeeding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been shown to reduce ear infections in babies who are breastfed and children who were breastfed as babies. However, contrary to popular belief, it is best not to place breast milk in the ear because there is a risk of increased bacteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"19-basil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. Basil<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil is another home remedy used to treat ear infections. It is full of antioxidant and antibacterial properties. One study had promising results showing that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15871121\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">basil is effective<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at treating ear infections caused by common bacterial infections. Crush a few basil leaves and strain the juice from them. Then, add one to two drops in the ear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"20-tea-tree-oil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. Tea tree oil<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea tree oil can be used to help relieve ear infections. Its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1360273\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> components make it a main ingredient in many skincare products. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil into a tablespoon of olive oil, warm slightly, then add a few drops into the affected ear. After three minutes, turn your head to the side to drain your ear. Be careful because tea tree oil\u2019s toxic effects on the ear are not well known. There is some evidence that high concentrations of tea tree oil can cause <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10720822\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ototoxicity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (hearing loss, balance problems, or ear damage), but more studies are needed to determine the specifics of this. A few drops of tea tree oil diluted into olive oil should be okay but watch for any signs of worsening symptoms, increased pain, or hearing loss. If these occur, seek medical treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ear-infection-medicine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ear infection medicine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If natural remedies for an ear infection don&#8217;t work, over-the-counter pain relievers or prescription medications may be needed as treatments. Here are some of the most popular ear infection medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-nsaids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAIDs can help relieve pain and fevers that are caused by ear infections. These are three of the most common NSAIDs:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong><span class=\"title\">NSAIDs for ear infection <\/span><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibuprofen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ibuprofen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/aspirin-low-dose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naproxen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/naproxen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>RELATED:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/is-tylenol-an-nsaid\/\"> <b>Is Tylenol an NSAID?<\/b><\/a> <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"antibiotics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics can help clear the infection if it&#8217;s caused by bacteria. If you or your child are prescribed antibiotics for an ear infection, you must take the entire dose of antibiotics. Not finishing the prescribed antibiotics can leave some bacteria alive and lead to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/finish-antibiotics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antibiotic resistance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are some of the most popular antibiotics for ear infections:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong><span class=\"title\">Antibiotics for ear infection<\/span><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amoxicillin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amoxicillin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarithromycin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/clarithromycin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azithromycin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zithromax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 id=\"decongestants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decongestants<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279380\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decongestants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reduce swelling in the mucus membranes, which help open up the passages leading to the middle ear and relieve symptoms. 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Knowing when to see a healthcare provider can help prevent further complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your earache is severe or accompanied by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/antibiotic-use\/ear-infection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as a high fever, hearing loss, discharge from the ear, worsening symptoms, and symptoms that last longer than two to three days,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/a_to_z\/earache-a-to-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you should see a doctor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You might be referred to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, people with chronic ear infections may need surgery. 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