Do Allergies Cause Ear Infections?
Do Allergies Cause Ear Infections?Answer: Middle ear infections (otitis media) are one of the most common reason why kids see a doctor. I remember having ear infections as a child – the deep ache, with pain so severe that I couldn’t really do anything other than just lie in bed. Most middle ear infections are due to viral and bacterial infections, but do allergies play a role in causing chronic or recurrent ear infections? There are many factors involved in ear infections. These include the age and genetic background of the person, shape of the middle ear structures, as well as exposure to infections, allergens and irritants (such as tobacco smoke). Many studies have shown that children with allergic rhinitis are at increased ri
