Natural Medicine for Middle Ear Infections
Modified on Jan 21, 2016
Fluid in the middle ear (otitis media with effusion) is a common problem for babies, toddlers and young children. Surgery to place tubes in the ears so that the ears can drain, is the second most common surgical procedure done on children. Trying natural remedies first may spare a child from surgery. Home remedies for fluid in the ears include dietary changes, the herb mullein, garlic, a warm salt sock, and vitamin C.
Fluid in the ear can lead to infection, hearing problems, and balance problems. Anatomically, some children are more prone to fluid in the middle ear because they have a smaller area in the middle ear. A weak or immature immune system, allergies, colds, and environmental allergens can all contribute to a child having trouble with fluid in the ears.
It is important to resolve this problem for children. Children who have a chronic problem with fluid in the middle ears can have trouble with their speech or with learning to read. Because of the propensity to sickness, a child with ear problems may miss more days of school.
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