Ear Infections

In the case of chronic ear infections, you have to look strongly at what is stressing the immune system to the point that it's having a hard time healing. Frequently when I deal with kids and ear infections, I see food allergies causing a chronic immune battle, and the immune system simply starts to fatigue and has no ability to fully correct the problem until the dietary allergen is identified and eliminated. Milk, sugar and dairy are the most common stressors that have to be eliminated from the diet before you will eliminate the chronic infection pattern. But after identifying these things I usually see quick resolution of the symptoms on a permanent basis.

I have observed that the placing of drainage tubes in the ears is more for symptom control and doesn't do anything to stop the chronic lymphatic drainage problem. If you do something to correct the cause of the congestion and the production of the mucus there is no material that needs "draining" from the ears via the tubes. I think treating the cause of the problem is more effective and less traumatic to the child.

Disclaimer:  The information contained herein is for research purposes only and should not be construed as medical recommendations for any disease or symptom. It is not intended to provide medical advice.