10 Home Remedies For Ear Infections
Remedy #4: Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound used as an antiseptic, oxidizer, and bleaching agent. In alternative medicine, hydrogen peroxide has been used for influenza, emphysema, cancer, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This practice involves the daily consumption or injection of hydrogen peroxide as they believe that it kills disease by mimicking the immune response.
In an ear infection, the fizzing action is thought to clean the ear canal by killing yeasts, fungi, and bacteria. The concentration or strength of hydrogen peroxide can be reduced by 1.5 percent through the addition of saline. The solution is then dropped into the ear. During the first few treatments, it can cause discomfort. The solution should be tipped out immediately after to minimize the discomfort. Once the ear is used to the solution, it can be left in the ear for 30 seconds before it is tipped out. The solution should only be used at body temperature.
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