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EaracheDESCRIPTIONMost often an ailment of infants and young children, earache signifies an Infection of the middle ear. The outer ear may become infected as well, especially from swimming in a lake or pool. Infants and young children have been suffering middle-ear Infections in ever-increasing numbers in recent years. Up to one third of all children under the age of six, experience recurrent Infections. Often this indicates allergies, usually to dairy foods, although other common food sensitivities may be involved. Treatment of an earache usually involves administering antibiotics and inserting a tube in the infected ear to drain excess fluid. However, antibiotics kill "friendly" bacteria and often contribute to a depressed Immune System. NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTSEvening Primrose Oil HOMOEOPATHYThis Painful complaint can respond well and rapidly to a well chosen homoeopathic medicine. Aconite Belladonna Ferrum phos. Pulsatilla Hepar sulph. Sulphur REFERENCES1. Aleo JJ and Paadh H. Inhibition of ascorbic acid uptake by endotoxin: evidence of mediation by serum factors. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1985; 179(1):128-31. RELATED NEWS |
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