Olive oil can soften skin and trap water, but it doesn’t kill bacteria or fungus. Some studies show it has mild antibacterial properties, but it’s weaker than medical drops. Use only if mild—and see a doctor if pain worsens.
Before antibiotics and fancy drops, there was a kitchen staple that grandmothers swore by: olive oil and ear infections
If you’ve ever had an ear infection—or held a crying child with one—you know how desperate the search for relief can be. The pain, the pressure, and the sleepless nights often send people scrambling to the medicine cabinet. Olive oil can soften skin and trap water,
Only try this if: No fever over 102°F (39°C), no fluid draining from ear, no history of ruptured eardrum, and pain is mild. no fluid draining from ear