What is Earache?
Earache is very common problem for both children and adults. An earache is pain caused by an infection of the ear. The medical term for an ear infection is otitis Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can all cause ear infections. The buildup of pressure in the eustachian tube is one of the major causes of earache. Tonsillitis and sinus infections also result in earache, especially among children Home Remedies for Earache 1. One of the well liked home remedy for earache is to grind a few Holy basil leaves and extract some juice. Put 2 drops inside the ear. 2. Boil some cloves of Garlic in water. Crush them and add a pinch of salt. Enfold this poultice in a flannel and place on the aching ear. 3. Pour some garlic juice in the aching ear. Its antibiotic characteristics help to reduce the pain. 4. If your earache has rises in elevation then just chew gum. This will contract the muscles and open the eustachian tube.
