How Applying Heat And Cold Can Help Earaches
When ear infections occur, the canal swells. This inflammation can cause earaches, says ENT-otolaryngologist Dr. Anh Nguyen-Huynh. To reduce the swelling, you can use heat or cold presses. This should lend you some temporary ear relief.
Depending on the type of ear pain, heat, cold, or a combination of the two may worst best. The Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates recommend applying a heating or ice pack for 20 minutes. Make sure the temperature isn’t too hot or too cold. If you’d like, you can alternate the two.
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