Does tylenol help with ear pain?
After catching a cold last week, now my ear is really hurting, especially at night. I'm trying to avoid going to the doctor right away. Can Tylenol help soothe ear pain?
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7 months ago
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My elders used to say to put warm coconut oil with a garlic clove, but for ears, we must be very careful. Taking a Tylenol will certainly help reduce the sharp ache for a few hours. But please see an ENT doctor to check if there is an infection inside.
7 months ago
I had a severe middle ear infection last winter. Tylenol was great for managing the pain, but remember it won't clear the fluid build-up. You will likely need antibiotic drops from an ENT specialist, so go get it examined.
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6 months ago
Ugh, ear pain is the worst because you can't even chew your favorite food comfortably! Tylenol helps dull that painful throbbing so you can at least enjoy a warm bowl of soup. Definitely take one and get some rest.
7 months ago
Yes, Tylenol works wonders for ear aches! Take a tablet, keep a warm compress near your ear, and you'll feel much better soon. Take care!
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5 months ago
I panicked so badly when my ear started throbbing last month, thinking my eardrum had burst. But it was just a mild cold congestion affecting the ear. A single Tylenol relieved the pain completely in an hour, so don't worry too much.