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Can Ear Ache Be Treated Using Camphor Oil?
Hi, when I was little my mother used to put camphor oil on a cotton ball and put it in my ear to relieve an earache. It worked and I was wondering if the over the counter oil would be ok to use. And is it still safe to use for an earache? YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
Hello,
Camphor oil is using as anti-inflammatory or analgesic for many years. Inserting into the ear without examination is not good. In case it is perforated, or infection may lead to more problems. Please consult ENT specialist to know the cause for earache and get treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Camphor oil is using as anti-inflammatory or analgesic for many years. Inserting into the ear without examination is not good. In case it is perforated, or infection may lead to more problems. Please consult ENT specialist to know the cause for earache and get treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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