The Alternative Health Gazette

Ear, Nose and Throat Overview

Health problems with the ears, nose and throat are very common in children. In fact, most children will develop inner ear infections at least once in their lifetimes, but unfortunately many will have chronic recurring infections and related problems.

Adults have problems with the ears, nose and throat as well, but inner ear infections are much less common after about the age of ten. Nose infections happen for adults more frequently though, particularly in the form of sinus infections. And throat infections can happen at all ages.

Most infections in these areas of the body are caused by general germs and bacteria. These germs are usually highly contagious, and this is why kids tend to get sick more often than adults. Small children put things in their mouths constantly for instance, regardless if another child may have had the item in their mouth just a few moments earlier.

Small children also have undeveloped bodies. So the tubes which connect the ears and throat are quite small and flexible. These tubes can allow bacteria which usually resides in the mouth to travel up to the inner ear area and start multiplying. This is how most children develop ear infections.

In the last ten to twenty years however, modern doctors and medical professionals have used broad spectrum antibiotics much more liberally than they used to. These same antibiotics are fed to animals we eat as well, and this onslaught of usage has allowed most bacteria to become immune to the effects of the drugs.

Because of this, most children now days get ear, nose or throat infections as a side effect of taking antibiotics. This is unfortunately why many children have chronic ear infection problems, and eventually end up having surgery to try to correct the problems.

When antibiotics are used in the body these days, the bacteria that are causing problems simply lie in wait. They’re not affected much at all by the drugs, but unfortunately the “good” bacteria that also lives in our bodies is often destroyed. Once the antibiotic usage has stopped, the bad bacteria is able to thrive and multiple unchecked, because there isn’t enough of the good bacteria to keep them in check.

Thankfully there are many natural herbal antibiotics which do not create the same side effects and problems. There are also ways to supplement the good flora and bacteria in your body when you’re taking prescription antibiotics, and this can help prevent chronic reinfections.

Note: Some statements in this article may not be approved by the FDA. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional medical advice.

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