How to treat ear pain at home?

Please go to an ENT specialist instead of putting anything in your ear. I ignored a minor earache thinking it would go away, and ended up with a ruptured eardrum because of a severe middle ear infection. It was extremely painful and took months to heal, so get it checked early.

Hey dear, don't stress too much, it might just be a mild cold congestion causing the pain. Just take some steam inhalation with a drop of eucalyptus oil and keep your neck warm. If it still hurts tomorrow, definitely go see a doc, okay?

Let's be real, putting mustard oil or garlic juice in your ear is an outdated and risky idea. If you have pain, take a basic OTC painkiller like paracetamol for temporary relief and book an appointment with an ENT doctor. Don't mess around with your hearing.

My younger sister is having some mild pain in her right ear after swimming. Is it safe to use a hair dryer on a very cool, low setting from a distance to dry out any trapped water, or should we just wait for it to dry naturally?

Dealing with ear pain can be so exhausting. You can try sleeping with your head slightly elevated on an extra pillow, as this sometimes helps relieve the pressure inside the ear. Hope you get relief soon.