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Any ideas for a very sore ear?!!

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muminthesun · 30/11/2010 21:11

Hi,ds1 has been crying in pain for last 2 hrs:( ,think its prob an ear infection,have given calpol/ibuprofen,is there anything else I can give him,ie,home remedy or apply heat/cold compress etc,any ideas ?

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whomovedmychocolate · 30/11/2010 21:15

How old is he?

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muminthesun · 30/11/2010 21:25

He is 7

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whomovedmychocolate · 30/11/2010 21:29

Keeping the ears warm and dry will help a lot - avoid bathing.

Lots of rest. If you have any saline spray (Sterimar) that can help clear out all the gunk from the sinuses which will help.

Hope he feels better soon. There seems to be a lot of bugs going round.

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