- Hydrogen peroxide is a popular home remedy for mild earaches that are caused by water trapped inside the ear.
- Over-the-counter pain medication, including NSAIDs like aspirin and ibuprofen, can help to relieve earaches. A doctor may prescribe stronger pain medicines, including narcotics, for a very severe earache.
- Ear infections are a common cause of earaches in adults. Bacterial ear infections are usually treated with antibiotics.
- Herbal preparations containing garlic are often used as natural remedies for earaches caused by irritation or early-stage infection.
- Earaches caused by colds, flu, allergies or upper respiratory infections can be treated successfully using over-the-counter decongestants.
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