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Middle ear infections: treating a common childhood problem.(Women's health: natural solutions for common problems)
When I first saw 20-month-old Lyle, he had shown an intermittent fever for several days ranging from 100.2 to 101 degrees. His mother reported that she thought the child was just teething, but she wanted to have him checked.
Lyle had had two previous episodes of a middle ear infection over the past 5 months. He was still breasffeeding, along with eating a whole-foods, dairy-free diet.
His temperature was 100.8. An exam showed a red, bulging eardrum. He had also been teething for several weeks. Middle ear infections may accompany teething due to increased fluid production in the upper respiratory passages.
I put Lyle on an herbal formula that contained:
* Elder flowers and berries for the treatment of feverish catarrhal conditions. These ingredients are rich in flavonoids that act as immune tonics and produce antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.
* Echinacea for its immune-boosting and antimicrobial activity.
* Eyebright. This herb's medicinal properties make it anti-inflammatory and anticatarrhal, plus it acts as an astringent and an antihistamine. These actions aid in reducing swelling and irritation in the upper respiratory system while decreasing mucus production.
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