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Chiropractic and Ear Infections
Chiropractic and Ear Infections
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than five million children suffer from chronic ear infections, resulting in 30 million doctor visits and more than 10 million antibiotic prescriptions annually. Fifty percent of the antibiotics prescribed for preschoolers are for ear infections.
Symptoms of ear infections may include mild discomfort, irritability, fever, or sharp pain.
Almost half of all children will have at least one ear infection before their first birthday, and two-thirds will have had one of these infections in their first three years of life.
Frequent ear infections are the second leading cause of surgery in children under two years old, after circumcision.
Antibiotics and Ear Infections
Ear infections with fluid buildup do not require antibiotics.
In fact, a study involving 3,600 children demonstrated that those who did not take antibiotics had a higher recovery rate than those who did. Despite this clear advice, many pediatricians continue to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics for the treatment of ear infections.
When antibiotics are unsuccessful in treating ear infections or if a child suffers from multiple infections, specialists often decide to perform a myringotomy and tympanostomy or implant drainage tubes.
Chiropractic and Ear Infections
Misalignments of the first two cervical vertebrae, often caused by birth trauma, have been shown to affect the ability to open and close the Eustachian tube properly.
This creates an environment conducive to bacterial growth in that area, making one more prone to chronic infections.
Before questioning whether antibiotics will work or before subjecting a child to a drastic surgical procedure, consider the option of an upper cervical check-up. It is a non-invasive way to help your child with their chronic ear infection. A study reveals that after receiving a series of corrections in the upper cervical region, 80% of children were free of ear infections.
Upper cervical care allows the ear to open and drain, which helps the body become resistant to fluid buildup and infection. Many children develop their own antibodies and recover naturally without the use of antibiotics.
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