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Suggest Treatment For Ear And Nasal Infection Along With Headaches
Question: am i using the right treatments for home remedies to get rid of my ear infection? the nasal infection does not bother me as much as my ear as it is causing me headaches from the pressure on the right side of my face... and the gland that goes down to my jaw from the right ear is swollen you can feel it bulge out to where eating and talking is a pain in the butt but the stinging once in a while from my ear is uncomfortable so what should i do?
i dont honestly like to go to the dr's they always tell me that ill take an antibiotic ill get better in 10 days but i never do usually it goes away in 3-4 weeks and that is with no meds at all.. last time i had a sinus inflamation was 5 yrs ago i had headaches regularly and this feels like that but its also in my ear the pressure makes it feel like i cant hear anything and chewing/eating is a pain in the butt my jaw on the right side causes pressure to my ear and it makes me not want to eat.. i need something from someone to tell me how to get rid of this from a home remedy
i dont honestly like to go to the dr's they always tell me that ill take an antibiotic ill get better in 10 days but i never do usually it goes away in 3-4 weeks and that is with no meds at all.. last time i had a sinus inflamation was 5 yrs ago i had headaches regularly and this feels like that but its also in my ear the pressure makes it feel like i cant hear anything and chewing/eating is a pain in the butt my jaw on the right side causes pressure to my ear and it makes me not want to eat.. i need something from someone to tell me how to get rid of this from a home remedy
Brief Answer:
Likely Parotitis , all best natural remedies suggested herewith .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* According to your narration it sound to be Parotitis .
* So you are holistic healer of your own , nice to hear . I will add in this list
best of the non allopathic measures for your faster recovery .
- drink plenty of liquids preferably boiled water, coconut water , rice water ,
green tea, coffee , butter milk to maintain hydration levels .
- consume only soft light items as hoch poch , rice , mung , curd etc.
- avoid all hard stuffs to be chewed more for swallowing .
- avoid all oily / spicy / non vegetarian stuffs / beverages / junk foods / chilled
items .
- take care of ears from forceful entry of water / cold wind .
- avoid exposure to dusty atmospheres if needed use mask .
- avoid stress / anxiety .
- regular sound sleep of 8 hours .
- remain ambulatory , regular walking , exercises , YOGA aid in recovery .
- avoid smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances if using any .
- avoid shouting .
- maintain oral hygiene with charcoal paste 3 times / day
- gargles after every oral intake .
@ Suggested treatment guidelines :
- gargles with salted lukewarm water with added peppermint oil 3 - 4 times a
day help tremendously .
- Pure honey 2 tablespoonful with pinch of ginger about 3-5 grams twice
a day .
- Tulsi , Ardusi leaves 30-40 per day to be chewed .
- Turmeric 5 grams with 100 ml of boiled milk 4 times per day .
- Lavender oil application over forehead and cheeks over swelling part .
- can continue to consume ear drops , acetaminophen as & when required .
@ These all are natural remedies source which take time for healing but
surely heals , we have to be keeping patience , keep regular monitoring of
its progress in form of one chart of symptoms & signs which you can notice.
@ In unusual case of response, we may think of antibiotics lately not now.
Hope this helps you.
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist you.
Welcome for further queries ( preferable with photograph of swelling if no objection )
Wishing you faster recovery from the same.
Regards dear take care.
Likely Parotitis , all best natural remedies suggested herewith .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* According to your narration it sound to be Parotitis .
* So you are holistic healer of your own , nice to hear . I will add in this list
best of the non allopathic measures for your faster recovery .
- drink plenty of liquids preferably boiled water, coconut water , rice water ,
green tea, coffee , butter milk to maintain hydration levels .
- consume only soft light items as hoch poch , rice , mung , curd etc.
- avoid all hard stuffs to be chewed more for swallowing .
- avoid all oily / spicy / non vegetarian stuffs / beverages / junk foods / chilled
items .
- take care of ears from forceful entry of water / cold wind .
- avoid exposure to dusty atmospheres if needed use mask .
- avoid stress / anxiety .
- regular sound sleep of 8 hours .
- remain ambulatory , regular walking , exercises , YOGA aid in recovery .
- avoid smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances if using any .
- avoid shouting .
- maintain oral hygiene with charcoal paste 3 times / day
- gargles after every oral intake .
@ Suggested treatment guidelines :
- gargles with salted lukewarm water with added peppermint oil 3 - 4 times a
day help tremendously .
- Pure honey 2 tablespoonful with pinch of ginger about 3-5 grams twice
a day .
- Tulsi , Ardusi leaves 30-40 per day to be chewed .
- Turmeric 5 grams with 100 ml of boiled milk 4 times per day .
- Lavender oil application over forehead and cheeks over swelling part .
- can continue to consume ear drops , acetaminophen as & when required .
@ These all are natural remedies source which take time for healing but
surely heals , we have to be keeping patience , keep regular monitoring of
its progress in form of one chart of symptoms & signs which you can notice.
@ In unusual case of response, we may think of antibiotics lately not now.
Hope this helps you.
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist you.
Welcome for further queries ( preferable with photograph of swelling if no objection )
Wishing you faster recovery from the same.
Regards dear take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
so far the nasal spray i been using nasal spray plus with grapefruit extract seed has been keeping my muscus moist to where i can blow it out which is nice since i been using oil of oregano drops on the cheeck bone by the ear and 4 drops in a bottle of water to drink the pressure isnt as tense which i started last night cuz i couldnt find my way back to my question here to find the response.. i understand half of what you said but im hazy on the gargle part but nothing is bothering my throat but i guess maybe the mucus in my behind my cheek bone next to my ear is causing the pressure since it cant leak into my throat? so u want me to do the gargle to losen it im guessing to get the pressure down? the honey and ginger what does that do? tulsi ardusi leaves i have no idea what they are and lavender oil no idea what that is
Brief Answer:
All narrated materials have proven herbal properties in your case .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
I am explaining your queries
* Gargles part is to take care of upper respiratory tract including ear , nose &
throat which all are inter related , so gargles are vital component of managing
major ENT issues even if throat is not hurting ; preventive measure for many
viral , bacterial pathogens .
* Honey & ginger boost the host immune response enhancing the antibody
production through its herbal effects , helping you terrifically to fight against
the all odd pathogens circulating in the body system .
* Tulsi is XXXXXXX - contains antimicrobial properties fighting against viruses &
infections , disease fighting antioxidants , anti inflammatory
properties also .
* Ardusi is Adhatoda Vasica herb - counter irritant for inflammatory swelling ,
relieves congestion .
* Lavender oil is essential oil distillate from the herb Lavandula latifolia , has
naturally occurring phyto chemicals which act tremendously for aeromatherapy
Hope this makes it clear further for you .
Welcome for any further assistance.
Regards .
All narrated materials have proven herbal properties in your case .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
I am explaining your queries
* Gargles part is to take care of upper respiratory tract including ear , nose &
throat which all are inter related , so gargles are vital component of managing
major ENT issues even if throat is not hurting ; preventive measure for many
viral , bacterial pathogens .
* Honey & ginger boost the host immune response enhancing the antibody
production through its herbal effects , helping you terrifically to fight against
the all odd pathogens circulating in the body system .
* Tulsi is XXXXXXX - contains antimicrobial properties fighting against viruses &
infections , disease fighting antioxidants , anti inflammatory
properties also .
* Ardusi is Adhatoda Vasica herb - counter irritant for inflammatory swelling ,
relieves congestion .
* Lavender oil is essential oil distillate from the herb Lavandula latifolia , has
naturally occurring phyto chemicals which act tremendously for aeromatherapy
Hope this makes it clear further for you .
Welcome for any further assistance.
Regards .
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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