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Warm olive oil may be warmed and dripped into the ear that has a wax build-up,manipulate the back of the ear whilst head is tilted and plug with a little cotton-wool making sure not too push the wool into the ear too much as it is only needed to keep the oil from running out to quick.Repeat this a few times a day for 3 days and you will notice the softened wax coming out onto the cotton wool.It is safe to continue doing this until you can feel that the wax has gone which will be when your hearing returns to normal.
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∙ 15y agoYES. YOU WILL NOTICE THAT ONE THE SWEET OIL BOTTLE IT STATES (OLIVE OIL) EMOLLIENT (SOFTEN) what is sweet oil used for besides sweet oil ?
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∙ 14y agoYes, if slightly warmed it can be used to help remove hard ear wax
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∙ 6y agoA few drops is plenty.
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What is Sweet Oil with Olive Emollient used for?
sweet oil (olive oil Emollient) used for ear drop,s?
Will sweet oil cure tinnitus?
I don't know about it helping ear infections, but I had a bad case of swimmers ear (water trapped in the ear, and it HURTS!), and the sweet oil released the water in under 20 minutes
Which type of Medication placed in the ear?
You can put many medications into the ear, depending on what is wrong. You can even put plain olive oil, or "sweet oil," into your ear to relieve pain and irritation. Your doctor will decide which medication you need and give you a prescription for it.
Which types medications is place in the ear?
You can put many medications into the ear, depending on what is wrong. You can even put plain olive oil, or "sweet oil," into your ear to relieve pain and irritation. Your doctor will decide which medication you need and give you a prescription for it.
What is sweet oil made from?
Sweet oil is actually just almond oil or olive oil. You don't need to make it. However, some people soak garlic in it and use it to fight infections.
What type of medication is placed in the ear?
You can put many medications into the ear, depending on what is wrong. You can even put plain olive oil, or "sweet oil," into your ear to relieve pain and irritation. Your doctor will decide which medication you need and give you a prescription for it.
Sweet oil in the ear?
I do not know if sweet oil has any healing properties or not. As a child I had frequent earaches. My Mom put warm sweet oil in my ear and had me to hold a warm towel over my ear awhile. This always helped the pain.
Can oil be danerous when it gets in your ear?
Olive oil no, mineral oils yes.
How many drops of sweet oil do you place in the ear?
Two or three drops is what's usually suggested, but if you use more, it's not a problem, just wipe it up. Sweet oil is the same thing as olive oil and will not hurt you. To be most effective in the ear, warm the oil up by running hot water over the bottle or putting it under your heating pad a couple of minutes.Do not microwave the bottle or the oil. You want it to be only a few degrees warmer than body temperature.Another use: I have noticed that Sweet Oil works best on baby's bum than bum creams or vaseline. Simply apply sweet oil to your baby's bum after every nappy change.
Best uses for sweet oil?
Sweet oil is often used in salad dressings or drizzled over bread. It is also used in the ear to treat ear infections.
How often can you put sweet oil in the ear?
You can use it as often as you like -- it's just olive oil. The heat makes your ear feel better for a little while. Pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen are better for the pain. You'll need antibiotics if it's infected, though.
How long does it take for your body to kill an ant in the ear?
If you get an insect in your ear, the simplest way to kill it is to fill the ear with olive oil or similar. The insect will drown.
