Earache (Ear Pain)

Home Care Advice - Local Cold
  • Reassurance
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  • Pain Medicine
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  • Local Cold
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  • Avoid Earplugs
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  • Eardrops
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  • Contagiousness
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  • Call Your Doctor If
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    Local Cold

    • Apply a cold pack or a cold wet wash cloth to the outer ear for 20 minutes to reduce pain while the pain medicine takes effect. (Note: Some children prefer local heat for 20 minutes.)

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