Supplements to Prevent Ear Infections

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Tip 1 - Zinc supplements for preventing middle ear infections - PubMed Health - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Don Capener | permalink

Middle ear infections are common, especially among young children, usually causing earache and some temporary (occasionally permanent) hearing loss. Zinc is an essential micronutrient, which has a role in the optimal functioning of the immune system and resistance to infection. It must be consumed regularly as it cannot be stored in the body. Some people, especially children in low‐ and middle‐income countries, may not have adequate zinc intake from food alone. Researchers have examined the potential role of zinc supplements in preventing infective illnesses. Therefore we wanted to discover whether zinc supplements have any role in preventing middle ear infections.
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For further reading: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0014065/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Xylitol sugar supplement for preventing middle ear infection in children up to 12 years of age - PubMed Health - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Arjun Singh | permalink

Xylitol sugar supplement for preventing middle ear infection in children up to 12 years of age - PubMed Health - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health

There is fair evidence to show that a daily dose 8.4 g of xylitol (two pieces of chewing gum, five times a day after meals for at least five minutes) can prevent acute middle ear infection (acute otitis media (AOM)) in children without acute upper respiratory infections attending day care centres.
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For further reading: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0016412/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Natural Remedies for Ear Aches, Ear Infections, and Ear Inflammation

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bruno Ianna | permalink

Naturally preventing and treating ear infections and ear aches.
Tags: ear infection, ear ache, pain, inflammation, hydrogen peroxide, immune system, sick, growth spurt, children, safe, garlic, make garlic oil, garlic oil, holistic, natural treatment, natural remedies, tinnitus, ringing in the ear, ear ringing, pediatrics

For further reading: http://healthwyze.org/index.php/component/content/article/233-natural-remedies-for-ear-aches-ear-infections-and-ear-inflammation.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - Ear Infections-Prevention

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rolf Schweizer | permalink

You may be able to prevent your child from getting middle ear infections.
Tags: , preventing ear infection, ear infection prevention

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ear-infection/ear-infections-prevention ^[4]

Tip 5 - Vitamin D Supplements May Help Prevent Recurrent Ear Infections - The People's Pharmacy

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gertjan Beijer | permalink

Q. My son is suffering his fourth ear infection this year. I am concerned and I am wondering if there is something I can do to keep him from getting these repeated infections. Would putting alcohol in his ears after a bath help? Is there some other preventative? A. Ask your son’s doctor if the …

For further reading: http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2013/10/07/vitamin-d-supplements-may-help-prevent-recurrent-ear-infections/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - RHR: How to Prevent and Treat Recurring Ear Infections—Without Antibiotics

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Doug Boy | permalink

If you have a kid and your kid gets an ear infection and you take him or her to the doctor, chances are you're going to walk out of there with a prescription for an antibiotic. For many years, rese...
Tags: ear infections, antibiotics, gut flora

For further reading: http://chriskresser.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-recurring-ear-infections-without-antibiotics/ ^[6]