In the U.S., the cost of the medical and surgical treatment of otitis has been estimated to be between three and four billion dollars annually. Otitis media is a complication of the common cold, sinusitis, or a sore throat, developing once normal resistance to infection has been lost. Just as mental or emotional stress impairs the immune function, physical stress on the central nervous system lowers our resistance to disease. Use of antibiotic therapy for treatment of otitis media has become quite controversial.
Research shows that antibiotic treatment of otitis media is no more effective than a placebo.
It has been shown that the type of antibiotic therapy used does not influence recovery from otitis media, or the length of time for which it was given. It has been found that 93 percent of all episodes of otitis media treated improved with chiropractic care. Watch this if you are tired of being toy referee. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals.