Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 When my children were younger, they had constant ear infections and swimmer's ear. My doctor told me to mix (in a dropper bottle; used to be able to get these at the pharmacy, but don't know if they are still available) 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 rubbing alcohol. Put 3-4 drops in each ear (AFTER the problem is cleared up) every time the child gets the ears wet (shower, washing the hair, swimming, running through sprinkler, etc.). The girls had maybe one or two problems after I started doing that. The vinegar reduces the surface tension of the water so that it evaporates faster and the alcohol kills the germies! It works! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Barb, This is fantastic. We used the rubbing alcohol straight into the ears. It was a in and our procedure, nothing left in. Ear infections are treated here with tea tree oil in warm vegetable oil. I like almond but ordinary sunflower oil works well too. Everyone has their own percentages they work with. I was taught 20 drops of EO per 1 ounce of carrier oil. Anyhow the Tea Tree oil and carrier oil works fantastically for my family. Huggers, Jan S sweetprairie May your troubles be less, your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 My daughter gets these frequently and they as you know are very painful. Get her to the doctor and get the prescription. This is not something to mess around with, from what I have been told by the doctors. To keep it from re-occurring they suggest purchasing the dry out drops found at Walmart, or any drug store and/or ear plugs (which my daughter said don't work, but the dry out does). Just my 2 cents. Michele P in MI soulkitchencreations <soulkitchencreations wrote: My daughter has a severe case of swimmer's ear. We had it almost cleared up but wouldn't stay out of the pool so it came back with a vengeance.I am currently using drops with garlic, mullein, and st. john's wort. I am also giving her echinacea, zinc, b-complex, and vitamin c. Does anybody have any other ideas to help her quickly? I don't know how long I can keep her out of the water. Thanks in advance. Peace and Happiness Christine soulkitchencreations.com Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 We ended up getting it cleared up with the drops....just in time for her and my son to get the flu. Poor kids. I try to avoid antibiotics with her because she reacts so harshly to them---head to toe rash every time. She also agreed to take a week off of swimming. We will check into the dry out drops for when she goes back to it--she has also used plugs and says they don't work as well. Thank you for your input. Christine soulkitchencreations.com >>> >>>>My daughter gets these frequently and they as you know are very painful. Get her to the doctor and get the prescription. This is not something to mess around with, from what I have been told by the doctors. To keep it from re-occurring they suggest purchasing the dry out drops found at Walmart, or any drug store and/or ear plugs (which my daughter said don't work, but the dry out does). Just my 2 cents. Michele P in MI soulkitchencreation s <soulkitchencreation s wrote: My daughter has a severe case of swimmer's ear. We had it almost cleared up but wouldn't stay out of the pool so it came back with a vengeance.I am currently using drops with garlic, mullein, and st. john's wort. I am also giving her echinacea, zinc, b-complex, and vitamin c. Does anybody have any other ideas to help her quickly? I don't know how long I can keep her out of the water. Thanks in advance. Peace and Happiness Christine soulkitchencreation s.com 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Thank you Barb and Jan for the input. Do I put the drops (vinegar and alcohol)in her ear before or after she gets in the water? We managed to get it cleared up and she even agreed to take a week out of the water...just in time for her and her brother to get the stomach flu. Been nursing them all day. Luckily it's a quick one that's going around. Thanks again for your help! Christine soulkitchencreations.com Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Search weather shortcut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 In a message dated 1/29/07 5:55:45 AM US Mountain Standard Time, soulkitchencreations writes: > . I try to avoid antibiotics with her because she reacts so harshly to > them---head to toe rash every time. I am thinking that if she has this reaction to an antibiotic - she is having an allergic reaction & should NEVER take that one again - if it is every time - then it may get worse every time, until she has a full blown anaphylactic reaction which can be life threatening - you need to tell your physician & he/she needs to prescribe a different drug - or see a homeopatic/naturopahic physician that can help you with alternatives Lesley (AZ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Drops go in AFTER the child is out of the water. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 That makes sense. Thanks, Barb. Christine The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 I'm sure it is an allergic reaction. That is one reason we avoid them. It hasn't mattered what antibiotic she has been on, she reacts. She hasn't been on any antibiotics for many years and I just refuse to use that route except in the case of an emergency. I believe the overuse of antibiotics in children decreases their immunity. My daughter (15) was on antibiotics at times when she was young, My 9 year old son has never had an antibiotic in him. She gets sick much more frequently and is sick longer. Our last bout with stomach flu had her sick for almost 3 days when the rest of us were better within 24 hours. We have a great homeopath that we use. We are working at getting her immunity boosted. This swim team season made us realize how sluggish it is. Luckily it is almost over and we are figuring out how to keep her healthy. She is wanting swimming to get her through college so we better get her body trained to keep her healthy. This brings me to a question I have been pondering...does anybody know of any studies done on the long-term effects of frequent chlorine exposure? It sure seems as if it could be rather toxic. My daughter also frequently gets swimmer's cough from the chlorine fumes irritating her bronchials. We have a health club that has a saline pool. I wonder if it would be better for her to be swimming in that? It is a fairly expensive health club to join but if it is a matter of her health, it's worth it. Christine 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I had previously heard from my doctor that I had swimmer's ear. I don't go swimming. What's happening is that I seem to have itchy areas in my ears just outside the actual ear canal. Sometimes I get a clear liquid that forms. Can anyone recommend something for it? I use ear buds almost all day, which I'm sure doesn't help. I've tried alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar. Thanks. Sylvia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 3 drops of an equal mixture of alcohol & vinegar are supposed to prevent swimmer's ear, but if that isn't helping we have had success using ear candles for ear infections. Be sure to carefully follow the direactions. **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 , " Sylvia Aponte " <saponte wrote: > > I had previously heard from my doctor that I had swimmer's ear. I don't > go swimming. What's happening is that I seem to have itchy areas in my > ears just outside the actual ear canal. Sometimes I get a clear liquid > that forms. Can anyone recommend something for it? I use ear buds > almost all day, which I'm sure doesn't help. I've tried alcohol, > hydrogen peroxide, vinegar. > > Thanks. > > Sylvia > > > Hi, you can try extra virgin coconut oil. Just put a tub on top of the fridge, and it will be liquid enough to put in an eye dropper, and put in as much as you are comfortable with. the coconut oil will help rid the ear canal of bacteria, if that is the problem. Actually, I have itchy ears, and have heard it is the place some people's bodies detox, and is a healing reaction. Cindy C. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Just try homeopathic belladona 200. 5 drops in water morning and evening for a week. avoid taking any thing half an hour before and after. Er.GORA , " Sylvia Aponte " <saponte wrote: > > Is there any alternative to an antibiotic? I'd rather not take > antibiotics. > > > > Sylvia > > > > ________________________________ > > josettj just [josettj] > Thursday, June 25, 2009 6:57 PM > Sylvia Aponte > Re: << >> Swimmer's Ear > > > > > I have had the same problem since February. The only thing that kept the > itching sort of under control was the peroxide. Went to the doc a few > weeks ago. She said it is a bacterial infection. Not to get water in > the ear etc which I don't do. It is clearing up with an antibiotic. > She gave me Keflex as an antibiotic. Two 500mg capsules twice a day with > a RX for two more months. Take the antibiotic till the infection is > gone. I guess it is difficult to get rid of. You may have to get an > antibiotic to clear it up. Good luck. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 we use either peroxide or alcohol........... , Fernwoods wrote: > > 3 drops of an equal mixture of alcohol & vinegar are supposed to prevent > swimmer's ear, but if that isn't helping we have had success using ear > candles for ear infections. Be sure to carefully follow the direactions. > **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the > grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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