Ear infections are associated with several other ailments like toothache, middle ear infection, ear wax and allergies. Teething in infants tends to cause ear ache. Swimming in polluted waters, pressure change and altitude changes or even infections can cause ear aches.

Prevention is better than cure

In order to prevent ear aches caused by environmental conditions several measures can be takes to prevent it. Firstly, never blow your nose very hard. While in an airplane chew gum during ascending and descending time. Do not sleep during this period. Another important habit is never to use metal pins or your fingers to get rid of ear wax build up. In order to soften ear wax have a hot shower. Do not use oils in your ears as they may cause infections.

Home remedies for ear aches

-Chop garlic and boil it in mustard or olive oil. Strain the oil and put a few drops in your bath water. The steam from the water and oil will help t soften the ear wax and reduce ear aches.

-Use a few drops of astringent on a cotton swab and run it through your ear. This will take care of any pain that you may be in.

-Crush a few cloves of garlic and mix it with salt. Tie this up in a cloth and place it on your ear or on your pillow when you sleep at night. The garlic will help to take care of your ear ache as it has natural curative properties.

-Always keep your ears covered when you are in a plane to take care of the altitude changes as well as any infections that you may stand to contract in a small close confined place.

-Last and most importantly an ear infection can lead to several other complications. Do not put of seeing an ear specialist if home remedies do not seem to work and pain does not stop.