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. 22 июн. 2004 г.
What food allergies cause ear infections?
Research has shown that roughly 80% of children that get recurrent ear infections have food allergies. The following foods commonly cause reactions: – Peanuts – Eggs – Wheat – Milk – Fish – Soy products Classic signs and symptoms of an ear infection in young children are irritability, cough, runny nose and fever.
Can food allergies cause eustachian tube dysfunction?
Conclusions: Eustachian tube dysfunction may be due to underlying inhalant and/or food allergies. Even patients with refractory cases of patulous eustachian tube and eustachian tube obstruction who have not responded to traditional medical and surgical management may do well on specific allergy therapy.
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