Ear Infections
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Topic: Ear Infections
Posted By: zoeymil
Subject: Ear Infections
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 9:25am
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Hi ... I'm just wanting some advice from other mums... Millie is just over 10 months and has had a constant ear infection and cold/ cough for the last 4 months , i think ive been at the dr nearly every week and have been on antibotics for a alot of this time. I'm not that keen on my wee girl getting antibotics so much and wondered if anybody had any remedies or advice
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Posted By: AuntieSarah
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 10:28am
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I've heard that going to the chiropractor can help - she might need an adjustment somewhere round her neck/jaw?
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 10:37am
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If she does need adjustment then I would suggest cranial osteopathy rather than a chiropractor. If you are in West Akl then I can recommend a great osteo, I go there myself and have taken both the boys ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 12:12pm
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Garlic oil off a warm teaspoon into her ears (as long as they aren't perforated!!) can be a big help. If her immune system is low I'd take her to a naturopath and get some echinacea or something. That helped Jake hugely! -------------   
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 12:20pm
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I'd be pushing to get grommets. (Not a natural remedy though!) Poor wee thing - ear infections suck. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 2:18pm
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Ear infections don't necessarily mean grommets though, Jack's had about 5 or 6 that he's been treated for, and more all up. But... so far he's not actually getting any damage and its not impacting his hearing so there's no point for grommets (I wouldn't hesitate getting them if there was a need as we have med insurance).
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 1 drop in each ear can help soften up the wax, let it drain more and hence not cause as many ear infections. I was only told about this by my doctor yesterday so have only just started doing it. Also, get her checked for narrow ear canals. DH's genes have been passed on to Jack so he'll probably need his ears syringed quite a bit like DH did. |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 2:40pm
true  ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 3:03pm
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It depends if there is fluid in the ear. If there is fluid in the ear (glue ear) that is getting infected and causing the ear infections, then it's definitely a good case for grommets. If it's been a constant issue for the past few months, I'd definitely ask for a referral to an ENT specialist, either publically or privately if you have medical insurance. I've found that, great as my GP is, she just doesn't have the equipment to get a good look at the girls ears, especially when they are so small and wriggly.
Wax doesn't have any bearing at all on ear infections - kids can have ears full of wax and have no problems with their ears at all. The only time it is a problem is when there are grommets in and the wax can block the grommets causing pressure and pain. http://www.ear.co.nz/otitismedia.cfm - This is probably the best local info I've found on ear infections. The doctor that compiled the site is my girls ENT specialist, and also works extensively at Starship in the ENT/ORL clinic there. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: zoeymil
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 7:23pm
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Thanks for all you advice , i live way down south but i through your advice i looked up a cranial sacral therapist, so I have an appt with her on Thursday. Hopefully it helps her out. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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