How to make an ear compress for a baby with otitis

1 Types of

heating compositions There are two types of compresses:

• dry, the main task of which is to protect the inflamed area;
• moist, which are used to warm the inflamed area.

The composition of humid may include water or other formulations. According to this feature, wet compresses can be divided into the following types:

• warming;
• hot;
• cold.

Warmers are held to warm the patient area. In this case, the blood flow improves. The temperature of such bandages should be slightly above normal body temperature. As a rule, such compresses are carried out with otitis of the ears, joint diseases.

Hot compresses have an intense thermal effect. The temperature of the lotions reaches 50-60 °.In most cases, they are used to relieve spasms and relieve migraines.

Cold compresses for the ears are prescribed for bleeding and bruises to narrow the vessels, reduce pain, stop bleeding. The main component in such bandages is ice.

In addition to the aforementioned varieties of compresses, there are still medicinal products, which, in turn, are impregnated with a special substance. For example, vodka and water can be used as impregnation. Such a warming procedure provides not only skin disinfection, but also a local irritating effect.

Camphoric oil not only warms the inflamed area of ​​the ear, but also has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect. This type of compress is very popular in otology. With neurological diseases or injuries of the joints and muscles, bischofite and dimexide are used.

2 Therapeutic actions

The onset of pain in the ear is an occasion to begin treatment. But before you start any procedures, you should determine the cause of the pain. To avoid an unfavorable result of treatment, you need to see a doctor. Only after determining the diagnosis and the cause of discomfort, you can proceed to procedures.

There is nothing complicated in the procedure. For this purpose it is necessary to prepare a gauze or bandage, polyethylene material, cotton wool, alcohol or a medicinal preparation in advance. Once all the necessary materials have been prepared, you can proceed directly to the action. To do this, fold the bandage or gauze in several layers, so that it is the size of the ear. Then make a few holes in the gauze. Saturate the cheesecloth with the remedy chosen, and attach the gauze to the ear. In polyethylene, make the same holes as in the gauze, and cover the ear. Cover the top with cotton and cover it with a bandage. The dressing should be kept for 4 hours.

The average duration of oil-based dressing is about 8 hours. Herbal dressings are kept until they cool down, about 1.5-2 hours. But compresses on Dimexidine should be kept no longer than 25-30 minutes.

After removing the dressings, the skin needs to be wiped off with warm water or salicylic alcohol. Some time after the procedure should refrain from sudden changes in temperature, drafts.

Despite all the simplicity of the procedure and its harmlessness, first of all it is necessary to consult a specialist. Because there may be side effects or worsening of the condition.

In addition to the above impregnated gauze, in addition, as a traditional medicine, you can use herbal infusion of chamomile, sweet clover or basil. To do this, pour 3 tbsp.l.mixture with one glass of boiling water. Before you start the procedure, the resulting tincture should be cooled and filtered. You can also use freshly squeezed mint juice with honey, previously dissolved in warm water.

3 Contraindications to the use of

Despite all the advantages of using compresses, there are situations when they are contraindicated. The main prohibition of gagging is considered purulent form of otitis media. In this form of otitis, the heat effect can lead to a pus outflow, which can sweep the adjacent areas. With such forms of otitis, you can put medicinal compresses that do not have a warming effect.

With labyrinthite, mastoiditis, skin diseases, boils, high temperature, scratches and abrasions in the ear area, you should discard any compresses. Many of these prohibitions can be determined on their own. But despite this bandages in the ear should be appointed directly by an otolaryngologist, who is able to determine all contraindications with maximum accuracy.

Do not forget that compresses are just an additional way to treat otitis, and it should be carried out together with other medications. Often a compress increases the effectiveness of other therapeutic methods.