Unplugging Flu Ear

[Guest guest]

On Behalf Of Brian Jacobs

Monday, November 13, 2006 5:04 PM

Unplugging Flu Ear

 

 

 

Hi,

 

My SIL in Montreal is getting over a nasty bout of flu and one of

her ears is still painfully plugged up. Any recommendations I can pass

along?

 

TIA,

jaime,CA

 

[Guest guest]

Have her make a tea of anise seed and steam her head with it. It's a

decongestant. Heck so is steam. For myself I'd use Anise, peppermint, and

a bit of cayenne pepper in the homemade chicken soup I made...

Cayenne/anyone of the peppers can get things to loosen up a bit.

 

Jennifer

 

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Brian Jacobs

11/13/2006 7:09:51 PM

 

Unplugging Flu Ear

 

Hi,

 

My SIL in Montreal is getting over a nasty bout of flu and one of her ears

is still painfully plugged up. Any recommendations I can pass along?

 

TIA,

jaime,CA

 

 

[Guest guest]

Marcia, thank you! I have fwd'd the info you gave to my brother, since he's the

one taking care of everyone while they're sick.

 

I know they've had my 11-month-old nephew into the dr three times in the last

week (high fever) but I'm not sure if my SIL has been seen. I will find out if

she's been checked for middle ear infection. It's a nasty flu that got hold of

them...right after they took little Mattias to daycare for the first time,

wouldn't you know.

 

jaime,CA

 

 

[Guest guest]

On Behalf Of Brian Jacobs

Tuesday, November 14, 2006 9:54 AM

 

Re: Unplugging Flu Ear

 

 

 

Marcia, thank you! I have fwd'd the info you gave to my brother, since he's

the one taking care of everyone while they're sick.

 

I know they've had my 11-month-old nephew into the dr three times in the

last week (high fever) but I'm not sure if my SIL has been seen. I will find

out if she's been checked for middle ear infection. It's a nasty flu that

got hold of them...right after they took little Mattias to daycare for the

first time, wouldn't you know.

 

jaime,CA

 

You're welcome, Jaime,

 

The colds and flu that we see around here are way more intense than those in

the past . . . I especially worry about those that hang on and on in your

respiratory tract; we are constantly steaming and making chest wraps in the

winter months. Like Butch, we use oregano (infused in honey) (and hopefully

at the onset before the nasties can take up long-term residence) - I like to

take it subliminally under the tongue where it gets into the bloodstream

faster.

 

I suggested chamomile/lavender because they are gentle . . . But, frankly,

occasionally the times might call for heavier artillery. The ear is

delicate, but adding 1 teeny drop of oregano to a triple batch of the ear

oil might not be a bad idea for an adult. And, perhaps a scant bit of tea

tree, as well. One of the substitutes for tea tree might be Manuka, which

has a good range of antibacterial action, but is more gentle than tea tree.

 

They can infuse their own garlic oil (mash up or press garlic and cover

w/olive oil-ratio approx. 1 part garlic to 3 parts oil/let infuse in

dark/warm place for 24 hours) . . . Mullein flowers for oil might be

difficult to find this time of year. Garlic really is a primary ingredient

here. Store garlic oil in fridge; discard after a few weeks; it can mold

and I usually make a fresh small batch every time we need it.

 

Marcia Elston, Samara Botane http://www.wingedseed.com

" When the power of love becomes stronger than the love of power, we will

have peace. "

Jimi Hendrix

[Guest guest]

, " Marcia Elston " <samara

I especially worry about those that hang on and on in your

> respiratory tract; we are constantly steaming and making chest

wraps in the

> winter months. Like Butch, we use oregano (infused in honey) (and

hopefully

> at the onset before the nasties can take up long-term residence) -

I like to

> take it subliminally under the tongue where it gets into the

bloodstream

> faster.

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A quick note on ears. When the pressure inside the ear is greater

than the pressure outside, it can be painful and gives you that

plugged ear fealing.

 

A while back my doctor recommended blowing up balloons. Seriously,

when you blow hard and hold your nose and mouth you can " pop " your

ears. After a bad cold your ears can have a pressure problem for a

while, and that is one way to get them back to normal. You might

still have the congestion, but it can help relieve the pressure.

Joanne

[Guest guest]

On Behalf Of shupy3

Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:30 AM

Re: Unplugging Flu Ear

A quick note on ears. When the pressure inside the ear is greater

than the pressure outside, it can be painful and gives you that

plugged ear fealing.

 

A while back my doctor recommended blowing up balloons. Seriously,

when you blow hard and hold your nose and mouth you can " pop " your

ears. After a bad cold your ears can have a pressure problem for a

while, and that is one way to get them back to normal. You might

still have the congestion, but it can help relieve the pressure.

Joanne

 

 

With all respect, Joanne, I have never heard of a doctor recommending this

treatment. You can damage your eardrums by creating more pressure and there

are cases of shattering the eardrum when blowing your nose too hard when

there is blockage. The eustacian tube is the connection between sinus

passages and the ear; any violent blowing of the nose creates even more

pressure on already swollen and irritated areas of the ear. This is not a

good idea and I hope that people here don't take your advice.

 

Sinus infections are adversely affected by changing barometric pressure.

Anyone who has flown with a head cold and suffered the pain of increased

pressure knows what I mean. Ouch. Mucus can get so thick in the sinus area

that congestion sometimes has to be surgically removed or drained. But,

please don't try to blow to clear your plugged ears!!

 

All doctors I know would recommend swallowing. This is why babies are given

bottles or a pacifier on the plane.

 

Marcia Elston, Samara Botane http://www.wingedseed.com

" When the power of love becomes stronger than the love of power, we will

have peace. "

Jimi Hendrix

[Guest guest]

I didn't see this come up on the list so I'm resending it. It is too

important not to respond here.

 

 

On Behalf Of shupy3

Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:30 AM

Re: Unplugging Flu Ear

A quick note on ears. When the pressure inside the ear is greater

than the pressure outside, it can be painful and gives you that

plugged ear fealing.

 

A while back my doctor recommended blowing up balloons. Seriously,

when you blow hard and hold your nose and mouth you can " pop " your

ears. After a bad cold your ears can have a pressure problem for a

while, and that is one way to get them back to normal. You might

still have the congestion, but it can help relieve the pressure.

Joanne

 

 

With all respect, Joanne, I have never heard of a doctor recommending this

treatment. You can damage your eardrums by creating more pressure and there

are cases of shattering the eardrum when blowing your nose too hard when

there is blockage. The Eustachian tube is the connection between sinus

passages and the ear; any violent blowing of the nose creates even more

pressure on already swollen and irritated areas of the ear. This is not a

good idea and I hope that people here don't take your advice.

 

Sinus infections are adversely affected by changing barometric pressure.

Anyone who has flown with a head cold and suffered the pain of increased

pressure knows what I mean. Ouch. Mucus can get so thick in the sinus area

that congestion sometimes has to be surgically removed or drained. But,

please don't try to blow to clear your plugged ears!!

 

All doctors I know would recommend swallowing. This is why babies are given

bottles or a pacifier on the plane.

 

Marcia Elston, Samara Botane http://www.wingedseed.com

" When the power of love becomes stronger than the love of power, we will

have peace. "

Jimi Hendrix