Advice on swimmers ear ache

Can warm olive oil placed in the infected ear heal the earache??? Please let me know A.S.A.P, i had a ear ache since Sunday from swimming.
( 3 Aug 2006)

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Yes, warm olive oil should help you heal from swimmer’s ear.
Please read my answer to a question answered previously which will also address your query –
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/askquestion/471/
health-advice-for-ear-infection-what-is-colloidal-.html

An article “Learn About Swimmers Ear” on our website will be interesting for you to read -
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/158/
ears/learn-about-swimmers-ear.html

If you have a perforated eardrum or recent ear surgery, then avoid putting anything into your ears and consult a specialist.

answered by P P on 4 Aug 2006, 3:49:54

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