A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto found that the natural sweetener xylitol could be used in treating ear infections.
About Otitis Media
Middle ear infection, or otitis media, is a common type of infection that may or may not accompany the infections of nose and throat. It is the infection of any part of the middle ear.
Middle ear infection, or otitis media, is a common type of infection that may or may not accompany the infections of nose and throat. It is the infection of any part of the middle ear.
The study checked the effectiveness of xylitol supplementation in treating acute otitis media or painful ear infection against placebo or no treatment and found that those who took xylitol supplement had a 25 percent lower risk of developing the painful infection compared to the other two groups.
The details are available in the latest issue of The Cochrane Library.
Ear Blockage | Clogged Ears
Ear blockage or clogged ear causes include earwax, infection or inflammation. Treatments include de-congesting the Eustachian tubes and using ear drops.
Ear blockage or clogged ear causes include earwax, infection or inflammation. Treatments include de-congesting the Eustachian tubes and using ear drops.
Screening with Hearing Tests
Ideally, screening tests for hearing loss should be conducted before the infant is 1 month of age.
Ideally, screening tests for hearing loss should be conducted before the infant is 1 month of age.
Hearing Aids - Digital Types, Cochlear Implants and Limitations
Hearing aid is an electronic device that helps people with hearing loss to hear more and communicate more effectively. Only 1 out of 5 people benefit from a hearing aid.
Hearing aid is an electronic device that helps people with hearing loss to hear more and communicate more effectively. Only 1 out of 5 people benefit from a hearing aid.
