I have an ear infection in my right ear- help?

You need to take some sinus medicine. Ibuprofen will not do the trick. I would recommend things like Tylenol severe sinus and pain. There is also something else that is for "severe sinus." I cannot remember the exact name and then get to a doctor as soon as you can. You need to be on antibiotics.

I have lots of experience with ear problems! If what you have is an ear infection (pain, possibly some fluid draining on the outside of your ear), you may need antibiotics to clear it up. In the mean time, try ibuprofen for pain. Heat is also helpful. A hot water bottle or heating pad should give you some relief. You might want to think twice about using peroxide, vinegar or any other liquids because you could have a perforated ear drum (don't panic, they heal, I've had many) and you don't want to introduce fluid to a perforated ear drum. If, on the other hand, what you have is just sinus congestion that has moved to your ear, you need a strong decongestant. You could get a prescription or you could try Claritin-D 24 hour. I just got over the Swine Flu and my ears were so congested (no infection, though), that I was practically deaf for a month. Once I started taking the Claritin-D, I got my hearing back in a few days. It's much stronger than Sudafed or Tylenol Sinus. You should be able to tell the difference between an ear infection and ear congestion by whether or not you have pain. Congestion may cause a stuffy feeling and some pressure, but no real pain. A decongestant may be helpful for both conditions. I hope this helps!

I used to get ear infections really frequently up through high school, so I know just how painful they can be! If you can't make it to the doctor just yet, there are a few things you can do for yourself to help. If Ibuprofen works for you, it will help to relieve pain and swelling temporarily. Some people also get some pain relief from putting drops of warm (not hot!) oil in their ear canal- most recommend olive oil. Another home remedy is to put several drops of apple cider vinegar in your ear. Lie on your side for a while and let the cider vinegar soak. This can relieve pain, and some people claim that it also helps to deal with the infection. I've experienced some success with this method. Another thing you can do at home to help your body begin fighting off the infection is to eat garlic, preferably raw. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and it also helps to strengthen your immune system. Yes, it's a little unpleasant to chew on raw garlic, but in my experience it helps quite a lot. Just make sure to eat something else beforehand, because garlic on an empty stomach is really not fun. As an alternative, you can get garlic capsules at most health food stores and some grocery stores. Some people also soak some garlic in the oil that they use for the warm oil method.