FREQUENT EAR INFECTION For 15 Months Old Girl Child

If it were my daughter I would get a "good" multivitamin. Not from the store because those just have a lot of sugar in them.

I grandson uses Incredivites from Shaklee which has acidolpholus in it which helps a lot with ear infections. He also doesn't get sick and he is 3.

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We finally saw an ENT and had tubes put in my son's ears and his adnoids removed, both were causing issues with the proper draining of the fluid. The procedure was quick and simple - and he responded VERY WELL when we came home. It was an early morning out patient job. I am not trying to "sell" you on it just give you my take.
My son had them 4 times a year like clockwork and it was effecting his hearing and speech. He was 2.5 when we had it done, had I understood the effects on hearing/speech earlier I would have done it much earlier.

**Add tubes are designed to come out 6-12 mo after ... unless the issue is major that is all they are needed for.

My opinion is to take her to a Chiropractor that works with children. My nephew had ear infections constantly and the chiropractor realllly worked for him. Having tubes put in is major surgery. My niece had the tubes put in a year ago (at 2 years old) and one has already come out. I would say you have little to lose going a more homeopathic route first!

You live in Seattle. Homeopaths abound there. Find a really good one who has been in family practice for 10 years. Go to her/him. Your child will be healthy.
Do not go to allopathic doctors for this every cure they offer is dangerous e.g.tubes in the ears, tonsils out.
I always was very anemic my whole life. It's a genetic thing. Finally I had a bout that would not go away. I called the homeopath who cured me of asthma. Later on (15 months) I had to get a regular blood test for another reason. For the first time in my entire life I have a normal red blood cell count.

Most ear infections don't actually need antibiotics. I would recommend taking her to a chiropractor. If the neck is out of alignment (particularly the first vertibrae), her ear will not be able to drain. If it cannot drain, it will pool the fluid in her ear, causing it to become infected. Once she is adjusted, the ear will drain, and no more infections. I would not give my daughter antibiotics unless I absolutely HAD to. They are way over-prescribed today. Most of my children have never had any antibiotics in their entire lives, and are very healthy.

Take her to the chiropractor! I've seen it work for many kids including one of mine. Sometimes it takes a few months but it can work very well and is very gentle..no unnecessary medications, etc. I recommend Kirkland life chiropractic, Dr. Deb!

EDIT: If you need a good naturopathic doctor I recommend Dr. Sunita Iyer at Puget Sound Birth Center in Kirkland/Totem Lake!

T.

I have a son with multiple food alleriges. He got recurring ear infections and was allergic to penicillin. So we got the tubes at 18 mos. He was a different kid afterward, and at almost 5 years old, he has yet to have another ear infection! I say if it keeps on much longer, see an ENT.

My daughter got frequent ear infections just before her brother was born (what timing! 9 mos pregnant and dealing with a sick 2 year old). I believe there were 3 or 4 back to back covering a month or two. Finally the doc gave her a much stronger antibiotic (it was called augementin) and they finally cleared up. Apparently there was some bacteria that was resistant to the regular amoxicillin and it just made the infections come back, opening the door for the regular bacteria and getting stronger each time. Once she was done with the stronger antibiotic, she was fine and hasn't had ear infections since. This was quite a few years ago, so I don't know what the antibiotics are now, but if your pediatrician hasn't looked into a stronger antibiotic, you might want to ask about it. It could save you the hassle of going through all the other testing, etc, to rule out other issues.

Take her to the ENT she could have a serious ear infection and needs stronger antibiotics. If they dont work, ear tubes could be needed to help the fluid drain in her ears.

Take her to the doctor and see what they have to say. Ear infections shouldnt be ignored.

Search the term "glue ear". Also look at cutting out foods COMPLETELY that may be causing it, specifically dairy, followed by gluten and soy. Probiotics are always a sure bet to help too.

My daughter had the same thing happen at 8mos and turns out it was an antibiotic resistant bacterial ear infection that would not go away with 5 different antibiotics and antibiotic shots over 45 days. She got tubes at almost 10mos. Had only 1 one-sided ear infection after that. She is now almost 4 and the tubes have fallen out and she is still doing great! Goes to preK, takes swim lessons, etc. Consider an ENT consult if this continues much longer- otherwise it can damage your child's gearing and speech development. Best wishes!