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Source: Practical Nursing, p. 136, By Louise Henderson · 1919
Earache may be caused by some indirect trouble with the teeth, or from cold, or by a purely local disease of the ear.
Treatment.
Have the patient keep the head raised on a pillow and lay the affected ear on a hot water bag (not too full). Lacking that, apply hot cloths or even a poultice over the outside ear. If persistent an earache may be relieved by careful syringing with hot water (108 °), for method see page 102. An earache should always be reported to a physician even if it has been relieved. Carefully note any sign of discharge.
Note: Medicine can be added to to warm water (small amount) before syringing like, boric acid, vinegar (white distilled or apple cider), hydrogen peroxide 3%
