Natural remedies?

Just when I thought everyone was getting over their colds, my youngest sister has got both tonsillitis and an ear infection. I’m trying to look for some natural remedies to help relieve some of the symptoms rather than just filling her with painkillers, etc. Any ideas?

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NorthernRoses · 22-25, F

I don't know about ear infections, but I've had a lot of tonsillitis in my life.

Gargling salt water helps, though it might be a bit painful/uncomfortable. Ice cream and warm tea ([i]warm[/i], not hot) with honey also helps sometimes!

Pain killers would be best, but if that's not an option, this is what I got at least.

SiB9898 · F

@NorthernRoses Thank you! She does take painkillers but they don’t last as long as she needs and I worry about giving her too much because she’s diddy so trying to find some other effective ways to make her more comfortable :)