My Ear Hurts!: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Treating Your Child's Ear Infections

Everything You Need to Know to Treat Your Childs Ear Infection Every parent who has heard the plaintive cry My ear hurts! knows that ear infections are among the most troubling childhood ailments. In fact by the time they turn three years old 75 percent of children have had at least one ear infection and nearly 50 percent of these children have suffered more than three ear infections. My Ear Hurts! offers clear explanations of the causes of ear infections and up-to-the-minute discussions of traditional medications including the overuse of antibioticssurgical treatments from insertion of ear tubes to new laser techniquesalternative treatment options such as herbal and homeopathic remedies and chiropractic treatment Also included are tips on how to spot common allergies or irritants that couse or exacerbate infectionsadvice on how to talk to your child about the infection and its treatmentguidelines on what to do when your child is under somenone elses supervisionrecommendations for when surgery is -- and is not -- necessary and how to communicate with your childs doctor With information that is both accessible and authoritative My Ear Hurts! provides much-needed help and proven solutions to concerned parents and caregivers.