Does anyone know how to get rid of an ear ache?!

If you're trying to get rid of an earache, the first thing you should try is plain old Tylenol. When I say plain old Tylenol, I mean Acetaminophen. You don't want to be taking Ibuprofen or Aspirin when you've got an earache because these medicines may, in very rare circumstances, cause more pain or ringing in the ears—what the medical community calls tinnitus. Also, you don't want to give Aspirin to a child because of the potential risk for inducing something called Reyes syndrome, an inflammation of tissue in the brain, especially if they're suffering from a fever.


If basic pain medication like Acetaminophen isn't getting rid of your ear ache, you can try Auralgan. Auralgan is a local anesthetic that can be applied directly to the ear canal that is causing you pain. It's a relatively innocuous drug, and you can find it at any reputable drug store or pharmacy--probably even online. This solution is good for people who don't tolerate oral painkillers well, like people who suffer from ulcers or acid reflux.


Mineral oil is the home remedy when it comes to getting rid of an ear ache. It's only effective if you're suffering from an external ear infection, however, or what we like to call “swimmers ear,” which is usually caused by a build up of bacteria due to an excess of moisture in the ear. What you don't want to do is apply mineral oil if you have a perforation in your ear drum or if you have drainage plugs implanted in your ear drums. Otherwise, mineral oil will usually do the trick for minor ear aches, swimmers ear, or otitis externa. It will help shed water from the ear and protect the sensitive lining of your ear canal. It's also good at loosening up ear wax.


While you're waiting for the mineral oil to take care of your ear ache, you may want to try a decongestant as well. Decongestants are good because they help promote drainage. This is particularly helpful if you're suffering from a middle ear infection, or if the ear ache seems to be caused more by pressure or a fullness in your ear. If you're diagnosed with either an external ear infection or a middle ear infection, chances are your doctor will prescribe or suggest a decongestant as a treatment complimentary to antibiotics.


Finally, if you're still not getting much relief from your ear ache, you may want to try a warm compress over your ear. Really, anything soft and warm that you can lay over your ear will help relieve pain and pressure, but most often this is either accomplished with a typical hot/cold pad purchased at a drug store, or it's done by soaking a small towel in boiling water and applying it to the ear once it's been allowed to cool to a reasonably comfortable temperature.

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