Ear Infections

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EAR INFECTIONS • FAMILY CARE IN OMAHA

Help your family understand ear pain and find the right next step.

Ear infections can be painful for people of all ages. They can interrupt sleep and affect hearing and balance—concerns that are especially important for young children learning to communicate.

At Life Source Chiropractic, we enjoy caring for the whole family. Dr. Jason Wiese takes time to listen, explain your options and discuss how chiropractic care for a separate neck or jaw-related concern may fit alongside your family’s medical care.

What are ear infections?

The ear has an outer, middle and inner portion. A middle ear infection develops behind the eardrum. Fluid can also remain there without active infection. Swimmer’s ear affects the outer ear canal and needs a different evaluation.

Common causes in children

Middle ear infections often follow a cold or respiratory illness. Children’s smaller, more horizontal eustachian tubes can make fluid drainage harder. Their developing immune systems also make infections more common.

Common causes in adults

Adults can develop middle ear infections too. Moisture in the outer ear canal can contribute to swimmer’s ear. The location and cause of the problem determine which treatment is appropriate.

Find the right next step

When ear infections keep coming back, you want clear answers and a thoughtful plan for your family.

Talk with Dr. Jason Wiese about your concerns, your questions about chiropractic care, and how we can work as a part of your health team as you explore the next step.

Dr. Jason Wiese
Life Source Chiropractic
15475 Ruggles St, Suite 110
Omaha, NE 68116

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Symptoms of ear infections

A young child may show discomfort before being able to describe an earache. Watch for a change from their usual behavior and discuss it with their medical clinician.

Ear tugging, increased fussiness or interrupted sleep.
Ear pain, fever or fluid draining from the ear.
Changes in hearing or balance.

Chiropractic care and your family’s ear health

Families often ask whether chiropractic care can help when ear problems keep returning. We welcome those questions and take the time to explain what is known, what your child needs and where our care fits. A chiropractic evaluation focuses on musculoskeletal concerns, including a separate neck or jaw problem that may be contributing to discomfort around the ear. Recommendations depend on the person’s age, history and examination. Infection diagnosis and treatment remain with your medical clinician.

Can chiropractic care treat an ear infection?

Chiropractic care does not cure or directly treat bacterial or viral ear infections, but some proponents suggest gentle adjustments may help promote fluid drainage by relaxing the muscles around the upper neck

Does every ear infection need antibiotics?

Not always. A medical clinician may recommend observation for selected mild cases or prescribe antibiotics when needed. Age, symptoms and the ear examination matter.

A team that enjoys caring for Omaha families

Have questions about chiropractic care for your family or a separate neck or jaw concern? Dr. Jason Wiese and the Life Source Chiropractic team would be happy to talk with you. Suspected ear infections should be evaluated by your medical clinician. Find us at 15475 Ruggles St, Suite 110, Omaha, NE 68116, near 156th and Maple, convenient to West Omaha, Elkhorn and Bennington.

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Research and family resources: Froehle: 1996 retrospective chiropractic study NIDCD: Ear infections in children CDC: Ear infection basics