Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Ear infections often develop due to allergies or an upper respiratory infection.

Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO It's easy to learn how to make a warm compress at home, either using wet or dry ...

You can even lie on your side for a few minutes to encourage the fluid to move out of the ear canal. A warm compress can also be helpful. Soak a clean cloth in warm water, wring it out ...