Here are some remedies you can use at home for an ear infection, as well as other potential solutions. Get the correct diagnosis before trying any out.

Here's a great picture of the outer, middle and inner ear, the last two of which can be affected by an ear infection. See all parts of the ear.

Babies tell us they have ear infections differently than children and adults do. Read about the symptoms, and see the links for other ages at bottom.

Untreated ear infection, or otitus media, most often occurs in children and can cause hearing loss and speech development issues. Read about symptoms.

Swimmer's ear, or external otitis, is a specific type of ear infection that can be quite painful. Read this article, including how to get external objects out of the ear, for more.

Labyrinthitis is an infection of the inner ear, but otitis media is in the middle ear. Read this informative article on labyrinthitis, including symptoms and treatment.

Read how eustachian tubes in children under three don't always allow air into and out of the middle ear as needed, causing ear infections.

Read this and decide for yourself if your child's ear infection requires antibiotics. Be sure to discuss it with the doctor.