Otitis Externa: Treatment, Diet and Home Remedies

Food and Nutrition

Foods to be taken
  • Children to be breast feed
  • Food rich in vitamin C, A and zinc are recommended
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Whole grains
  • Dry fruits
  • Home-made food                  
Foods to be  avoided
  • Milk and milk products
  • Egg
  • Wheat
  • Corn
  • Peanuts
  • Oranges
  • Concentrated sugar products (which weakens immunity)

Home Remedies

  • Take all the medications as prescribed by the doctor (do not stop taking these even if you feel better; it is important to take the full course of any antibiotics your doctor prescribes).
  • To avoid contaminating the infected ear, keep your head out of water for several days or weeks even while showering or shampooing. Use a shower cap or cotton earplugs coated with petroleum jelly (removed after the shower is finished).




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