One way the Eustachian tube can get clogged is from food allergies. Consuming foods that we are allergic to can cause the body to produce excess mucus and inflammation.This can result in irritation in the middle ear resulting in ear infections.13 мая 2013 г.
Can food cause ear infections?
Researchers detected food allergies in 45% of those with ear infections, and ear infections were found in 25% of the children with food allergies. In comparison, only 18% of those in the third group had food allergies, and 3% had an ear infection.
What can trigger ear infections?
An ear infection is caused by a bacterium or virus in the middle ear. This infection often results from another illness — cold, flu or allergy — that causes congestion and swelling of the nasal passages, throat and eustachian tubes.
Can a food allergy affect your ears?
Some food allergies, particularly to milk, egg and grains cause a less intense reaction. These reactions can range from increased nasal congestion, mucous production promoting Eustachian tube congestion, which may lead to ear infections, skin irritation that can promote a flare-up of atopic dermatitis, or wheezing.
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