The American Academy of Pediatrics says 80% of children whose ear infections are not treated immediately with antibiotics get better on their own.
Remember that the use of ibuprophen or acetaminophen have their share of side effects a New AAP Guidelines on Ear Infections take a "Watch and Wait" approach:
http://www.icpa4kids.org/research/children/antibiotics.htm.
offering links for natural management:
http://www.icpa4kids.org/research/children/earinfections.
htm/www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/aomqa.htms
Naturopathic eardrops are an effective alternative to traditional treatments
meSarrell EM, M
andelberg A, Cohen HA Efficacy of naturopathic extracts in the management of ear pain associated with acute otitis media Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2001 (Jul); 155 (7): 796-799dicated drops, say researchers. The study followed 103 youngsters with acute otitis media. All subjects suffered from ear pain and were aged 6 to 18 years.
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