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A member asked:
Why does my 3 year old keep an ear infection even though shes been on 4 rounds of antibiotics?
13 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends: If your child is in daycare, it could be due to frequent exposure to colds. If your child has problem with enlarged adenoids (does he snore/"stay congested" all the time?) or difficulty with the way the eustation tubes are functioning (they drain fluid from the middle ear into the back of the nose/throat), that could be a contributing factor. Exposure to second hand smoke is also a risk factor.
Answered 3/6/2012
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Allergies: In children with recurrent ear infections despite antibiotics, i suggest removing dairy from the diet for 3-6 months. I have also had success with craniosacral therapy and chiropractic in correcting subtle misalignments that can impair drainage from the ears.
Answered 10/3/2016
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See ENT : If the infection is persistent see the ear nose throat doctor to consider placing ear tubes.
Answered 3/4/2012
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