memries, i recall mom telling us to put a few drops, (two or 3) of white vinegar, (a cure all & handy dandy house cleaner too! ) into each ear with the infection. then swallow to make sure the white vinegar gets in deep into the canal. then lay down or tilt your head for any excess to drain out of the ear before doing this the 2nd ear. suppose to help any infection clear up as well as any pain or itch associated with the infection.
however, before doing anything like this, you should really consult a physician,as it may or may not cause other problems, I don't know.
I do know that when I use to take care of seniors in VT, there was this one elderly couple who lived with a friend that helped to take care of them. this friend was their age or older, but looked a good 20 years younger, and was most definately more spry and in great health! she told me it was because every day of her life, she drank 1tsp. of white vinegar in an 8oz. glass of water. it cured all and she was never ill! i tried it once--awful taste! ick. but, i've heard of white vinegar being a cure all, so if you can stand the initial taste of it--it just may help keep you healthy and strong too!