Ray
In a recent study presented to the American College of Allergy and Immunology, 104 children who suffered from frequent,, serious ear infections were tested for allergies, and 78 percent were shown to have specific food allergies. After eliminating the offending food from the diet for eleven weeks, improvement was seen in 70 out of 81 children. If you or your child has recurring ear infections, you should check to determine if an allergy is the cause. In my experience, milk, cheese, and eggs are the most common culprits. Wheat, corn, oranges, and peanut butter are also common allergies. Usually, if a child is affected, one or both of the parents suffer from allergies as well.
Has brandon been allergy tested, Ray? I hope you don't find that intrusive, hun - tell me to butt out if you do. I won't be offended Also, on allowing the ear infections to run their course, a lot of medical professionals think that this is actually the best way to go - symptomatic treatment, so panadol for pain, elevating the bed, warm compresses, echinacea,etc. I have also heard that decongestants which I don't normally use can be effective as a preventative measure when the child has a cold. You're probably already aware of this having lived with it for so long, but maybe someone at the start of this horrible journey can benefit from reading it