The Parent's Complete Guide to Ear Infections
by Alan R. Greene

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Book Review: Excellent, balanced primer for parents
Summary: 4 Stars

Far from advocating surgery, this author addresses many alternative approaches and is supportive of them insofar as they complement, not take the place of, conventional medicine. His approach with most ear infections is "wait and see;" go home, keep an eye on your child, and come back in 48 hours. Meanwhile, try your favorite home remedy - many of which he discusses in detail and is not critical or patronizing; he even recommends xylitol based on a Finnish medical study that found xylitol-sweetened chewing gum reduced the incidence of otitis media by nearly half!...

In cases where ear infections do not show improvement within 48 hours, the author does advocate antibiotics. His book provides detailed descriptions of the antibiotics currently available. And yes, he discusses surgery, but in context it is more informational than promotional.

A very sensible and balanced book with loads of valuable information.

Summary of The Parent's Complete Guide to Ear Infections

The Parent's Complete Guide to Ear Infections is a one-stop guide to one of the most common and bothersome ailments of childhood. Easy to read and positive in tone, it provides the answers you need, from basic anatomy of the ear to why a child's ear becomes easily and frequently infected. Here is valuable information on the most up-to-the-minute treatment options available and how to help prevent ear infections from recurring:

What causes ear infections?

How they are diagnosed

The best (and appropriate) treatments

When to consider surgery

How to recognize complications of ear infections

Everything you need to know about different kinds of antibiotics

How to tell if your child needs ear tubes

And many more parent-empowering facts

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