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Causes of Ear Infections in Children
If you have a child, you are going to deal with ear infections from time-to-time. In fact, ear infections are the most common reason children go to the doctor. In recent decades, the rate of children getting ear infections has been on the rise. Doctors aren’t sure why, but it may be because of an increase in allergies. About 90 percent of children will get at least one ear infection by the time they are 4 years old.
Do Antibiotics Really Work for Ear Infections?
A new study suggests alternatives.
Tune Out Ear Infections for Good!
Does your child get chronic and recurring ear infections? This one is a must- read: Chronic and recurring ear infections in children are one of the most common reasons for visiting pediatricians. An ear infection typically occurs when the childs body is in a state of inflammation; it can cause pain, fever, loss of hearing, dizziness, as well as other less common symptoms. Conventional medicines protocol for alleviating this condition involves prescribing repetitive doses of antibiotics. Although this may sound like the logical solution, excessive antibiotics can lead to the weakening of the childs immune system, build resistance against certain strands of bacteria, and make the child more susceptible to future recurring ear infections. To build up your childs immunity and prevent inflammatory diseases from recurring, there are certain diet and lifestyle changes that are recommended.
Life in the Trenches from a Special Needs Parenting Advocate
If we can all agree that parenting is difficult, frustrating, and overwhelming mixed in with the many joys of nurturing a young person; then special needs/autism caregiving is like parenting on steroids – everything is heightened. This means that the challenges as an autism mom and advocate often bring me to my knees, and the…
5 Tips For Surviving Cold & Flu Season
With flu season reaching its peak in January, my office will soon start filling up with parents and their children who are sick with a cold or the flu.