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What risk factors might predispose me to ear infections?
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Many: Risk factors for ear inf. Are smoking, not nursing, allergies, drinking from a bottle while lying down, drinking milk. When 100 children with chronic ear inf. Had certain foods removed from the diet, 94% stopped having inf. No. 1 food was dairy, no. 2 was wheat.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Rarely food: The idea that 94% of ear infections in children are caused by food intolerances or allergies is not proven by any scientifically valid research.Is this possible--yes. Common---no.
Answered 1/4/2014
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