TherapyTreatment

In most cases, the administration of decongestant nasal drops and painkillers (analgesics) is sufficient. If there is no improvement within 2-3 days, broad-spectrum antibiotics (i.e. antibiotics that are effective against many different bacteria) are prescribed. If this measure does not lead to success either, a pathogen smear must be taken to identify the causative pathogens and to be able to select antibiotics in a targeted manner (see above).

There are some household remedies that can alleviate the symptoms of middle ear infection. If you want to use them, it is advisable to discuss them with a doctor anyway, especially if they are to be used on children. However, experience has shown that they help well to relieve acute symptoms.

If you suffer from otitis media, you should drink a lot and stay in bed. The following is an overview of common household remedies. The soothing effect of onions is mainly used for children with middle ear infections.

You chop an onion into small pieces and place the pieces in a linen cloth. You can use a baby bib, for example. The onion sack should then be heated over hot steam.

It should be as warm as possible, but not scalding hot. You place this bag on the ear concerned. Especially with toddlers and babies the temperature should be tested on your own ear.

Since babies often sleep on the affected side, the bag can be placed under the affected ear at night. Leave the onion pack on the ear for about half an hour. This procedure can be used several times a day.

For adults, chamomile or garlic can be used instead of onions. The onions can also be fried until they are glassy and then wrapped in warm cloths, which has the same effect. In addition, there is also the possibility to squeeze the onion and pour the juice directly into the ear.

Similar to the onion packs, warm potato bags also help with middle ear infection. To do this, boil the potatoes and mash them. The mashed potatoes are packed in cloths and pressed to the ear while still warm.

Both methods alleviate the discomfort by warmth. This warmth can of course also be achieved with red light lamps. However, one should be careful and not hold the lamp too close to the ear, otherwise one could get burned.

Often affected persons also suffer from fever during an inflammation of the middle ear. Calf compresses can help here. To do this, you dip cloths in water, which must be slightly colder than body temperature. The cloths are wrung out and wrapped around the calves.The wraps are changed two or three times when they have become warm.