How do you sleep with swimmers ear?

Answer 1

Swimmers ear is an Infection of the ear canal. it can be cured by per scribed ear drops from your doctor. The pain is very severe you can Apply heat, and take Advil or ibuprofen to help reduce pain.

Answer 2

Many over the counter remedies contain either acetic or muriatic acid in very low concetration. The bacterium that causes swimmer's ear is very susceptible to a sharp change in the pH. The OTC rememdies in this case work just fine. Read the box and apply as intended.

If you're out in the middle of nowhere and don't have a phamracy but DO have some vinegar, you can mix a 10-1 solution of 3% white vinegar and use this in an emergency. Don't try this trick with Muriatic acid.

If you wish, your doctor can prescribe an otic cortigosteroid to reduce the swelling as well -- Cortisporin Otic is the most common call.

You can avoid this by keeping the insides of your ears dry as much as possible. Note too that swimmer's ear is far more prevalent in fresh water vice salt water (where I've never seen it myself).

Holistic Solution:

One of the best natural remedies for swimmers ear is that you can use baby oil, heat it and then pour into the ears with the help of a dropper and place a cotton ball to avoid draining.

Note that the oil shouldn't be above 99-100F degrees max.

Answer 3

very carefully. I usually sleep on the opposite side affected. it doesn't help any but it wont hurt as bad!

Answer 4

you by some medicine for your ear.that is the best thing to do.if it doesn;t work go to a docter.but that should make it leave.