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EAR INFECTIONS
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Description
The most common childhood ailment, infection in the ear is the reason most often why kids are taken to the doctor. Medically termed Otitis Media or inflammation of the middle ear, the infection in children usually affects the small space between the ear drum and inner ear.
There is the acute otitis media which is a short and painful episode, while chronic otitis
media may last for several weeks or more.
Statistical studies
show the following:
By the time they reach the age of 3 most children have had at least one episode of otitis media, while 30% have had three or more episodes.
Symptoms
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Ear pain
(which is often not verbalized since the
child is often too young to speak so
other manifestations should clue the
caretaker)
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Irritability and fussiness of infant
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Tugging
of ear
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Fever
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Trouble
sleeping
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Hearing
loss in affected ear
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Vomiting
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Diarrhea
Questions to ask the
expert
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How many years
experience have you had treating this
disorder
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What is your
success rate
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Certificates and
Licenses
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References
General Tips
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Call your physician if symptoms last more than one day
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Try to keep your healthy child away from other sick children to prevent contagion
• Prevent exposure of your child to second hand smoke
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Avoid pacifiers
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Breast feed your child and if you use a bottle hold the baby upright
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Wash hands and toys regularly
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Avoid using over the counter medications or homeopathic remedies with children before consulting the pediatrician
List of Products &
Services
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Pediotic
(must be prescribed by the pediatrician)
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Ear Oil, 100% Organic - 2 fl., oz. - A-H-H
Truman's Ear Oil may be used by adults and
children for ear aches, infections and for
ear wax buildup, may also be applied to sore
breast nipples from breast feeding, minor
burns and scrapes and various other uses.
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Earache Relief Earache Drops Homeopathic For
Children - 5 Single Use Droppers
This pharmacist-recommended Active Response Formula ® promptly stimulates the body's natural ability to relieve ear pain. Homeopathic medications work effectively with no known side effects and no known drug interactions.
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EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor
The EarCheck Monitor accurately detects the presence of middle ear fluid (i.e. otitis media with effusion) which may be associated with acute ear infection. It is clinically proven to be safe and reliable and provides accurate results in seconds. The EarCheck Monitor for home use is based on the same technology available for doctor's offices.
Books and Publications
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Healing Childhood Ear Infections
Cancer
by Tammy Crouch
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Childhood Ear Infections: A Parent's Guide
to Alternative Treatments (Paperback)
by
Michael Schmidt
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