klmama Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 One of my dc has ear congestion that just isn't going away. No other symptoms at all. Decongestant doesn't seem to help, nor does heat applied to the ear. Yawning and blowing out only help for a short time. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calandalsmom Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Chiropractor? I was not a big believer til I tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine_librarian Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 You could try irrigating the dc's sinuses with a saline solution. It might flush something out or lessen the blockage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Could be dietary issues, primarily dairy. You might try eliminating dairy products for the next month and see how it goes. Or it could be pollen or other allergens. :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asligting Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I have used garlic oil drops with great success for both ear infections and congestion in my dc. You can buy them at health food stores or make your own by heating 2 Tbs. of olive oil with 1 clove crushed garlic. Strain the garlic before placing 2 drops in the ear. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Could be dietary issues, primarily dairy. You might try eliminating dairy products for the next month and see how it goes. :-/ Dairy products mess up my ears ...and I'm really missing my Greek yogurt. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 The only thing that works for me is sudafed (the real stuff from the pharmacist, not the fake stuff). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 What do you mean by ear congestion? My dd (5 yrs old) has fluid build up in her middle ear (we're just dealing with this right now, went to the ENT on Monday) which is causing her hearing loss. She's getting tubes for them. However, aside from the hearing loss, it doesn't seem to bother her. Have you tried Benadryl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 heat compress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Eliminate dairy and wheat. Have you ever tried ear candles? They are getting more common here. My kids love them- they feel really good. They are a tube you place gently in the ear, patient lying in their side, and the top is lit while someone holds it upright. It creates a drawing and warming effect that feels very soothing and can melt and draw guck out of the ear canal. It is quite safe when done by an adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine_librarian Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Eliminate dairy and wheat. Have you ever tried ear candles? They are getting more common here. My kids love them- they feel really good. They are a tube you place gently in the ear, patient lying in their side, and the top is lit while someone holds it upright. It creates a drawing and warming effect that feels very soothing and can melt and draw guck out of the ear canal. It is quite safe when done by an adult. Is this something you would do once the ear is painful or as a routine hygiene kind of thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I thought ear candles were for outer ear canal stuff? How do they help ear congestion? The heat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Chewing gum helps too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 We use a garlic press for onion or garlic juice drops in the ear. I've seen complete relief in as little as 20 minutes. You said congestion, any pain? I've also rubbed a lymphatic oil on the neck right below the ears. Some people use olive oil. The lymphatic oil I've used contains eucalyptus oil. I've also rubbed the feet of the person with the oil or olive oil, yes, for ear problems. And then put socks on them. Make sure the feet are warm. Then there are those ear syringe things with peroxide. I've never used it, but many swear success. I've used ear candles when I've had a very congested ear. The flame can get quite tall for something you have sticking out of your ear!!! Just be very careful and calm. The flame is longer than an inch, maybe three inches. ? Someone? I can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Is this something you would do once the ear is painful or as a routine hygiene kind of thing? I thought ear candles were for outer ear canal stuff? How do they help ear congestion? The heat? I am no expert on them. There is a lot of scepticism about them but if you have ever had a session- it feels very calming and good, for some reason. And for some people it has unblocked years of congestion, ear wax, and helped people hear better- lots of anecdotal cases. My son in particular loves them. I cant say its ever really made a difference for me but I have never really had problems (I was just trying it to see how it felt!). As for why it might help deeper congestion- anything that helps unblock the outer canals is going to change the air pressure, maybe help drainage etc. But honestly, I cant say I have seen any scientific studies, if thats what you want. But it's harmless done occasionally and perhaps worth a try since it obviously does help some cases- and a great novelty too for a sick kid, I must add. Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemaker Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 The ENT told us the ear candles are a hoax. If you burn them completely by themselves, you will still get the "wax" in the middle of the candle. He said he has also had to work on someone's ear who had the wax drip into their ear and caused a sevre burn. Ever since he told me that, I haven't used them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mryann Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Chiropractor? I was not a big believer til I tried it. :iagree: It's totally worth $25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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