Prevention of ear infection:

* Remove irritants that could cause allergies such as dust, cleaning fluids, tobacco from your home.
* Clean your ears gently with a soft cloth regularly.
* Avoid flying if you can when you have a cold.
* Do not scuba dive when you have a cold.
* Cut down on the foods that you know could cause allergic reactions.
* Stand upright when drinking something and avoid drinking when you are lying down.
* Avoid using ear cleaning swabs deep in the ear.

Home remedies for ear infections

Listed below are some of the common home remedies for ear infections:

* Hold a warm compress to the ear. Inhaling steam also can help.
* Gargle with warm salt water to soothe a sore throat and help open blocked ears.
* Drink plenty of water or other clear liquids.
* Use pillows to raise the head when lying down. This helps drain the middle ear.
* People with allergies can get relief from over the counter antihistamines.
* Decongestant nasal sprays can be used to open the ears.
* Over the counter drugs like aspirin ibuprofen, or acetaminophen can help with pain.