The Canadian Pediatric Society has recommended that there is no need for routine antibiotics for ear infections in kids.
The Canadian Pediatric Society has recommended that there is no need for routine antibiotics for ear infections in kids. Dr. Joan Robinson, author of the statement, said that some infections are actually caused by viruses and do not respond to antibiotics.
"Overuse of antibiotics is leading to resistance and the day may come when we no longer have oral antibiotics available for treatment of common infections," Robinson said. Almost all kids suffer from ear infection by the age of five and usually develop them on the third day of suffering from a bout of cold.
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.
The society recommended some measures like breastfeeding newborns, immunizing children with the influenza and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and avoiding exposure to cigarette smoke as some ways to prevent ear infections.
The full report is published this week in the journal Paediatrics & Child Health.
Dyscalculia / Learning Disabilities - Mathematics
Dyscalculia is a learning disability involving mathematics. Recognized by The WHO, it affects nearly 4 – 7% of the world population. If you have dyscalculia it tends to affect every aspect of your life.
Dyscalculia is a learning disability involving mathematics. Recognized by The WHO, it affects nearly 4 – 7% of the world population. If you have dyscalculia it tends to affect every aspect of your life.
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Tinnitus - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnose - Treatment - FAQs
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, hissing, or other sound within the ears when no corresponding external sound is present.
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, hissing, or other sound within the ears when no corresponding external sound is present.
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.
