Posted December 13, 2019
Many medicines for earache are actually ineffective even though still commonly prescribed. Way back in 1983, the February 10th issue of the New England journal of Medicine reported that a three-year study of decongestants and antihistamines commonly prescribed by ear specialists showed that they are no better than nothing at all. Putting tubes in a child’s ears is hardly a pleasing alternative. When your child (or adult family member) has pain in or around the ear, here are some other approaches to consider. Read more.