A recent Swedish study suggests that a nasal spray containing Streptococcus sanguinis combats middle ear infections. Another effective treatment against this condition, according to Finnish research, is oral intake of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium lactis.
Middle ear infections are a common and distressing condition in young children. It is yet unknown why young children are so prone to this condition. Some suggest that the cause lies in the early-life anatomy of the Eustachian tubes (the passages that connect the middle ear to the back of the throat), which may prevent excess fluid to drain away.
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Middle ear infections are a common and distressing condition in young children. It is yet unknown why young children are so prone to this condition. Some suggest that the cause lies in the early-life anatomy of the Eustachian tubes (the passages that connect the middle ear to the back of the throat), which may prevent excess fluid to drain away.
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