123. Ear Infections Demystified: A Parent's Guide to Prevention and Treatment with Dr. Nicole Aaronson

Motherhood Meets Medicine

Lynzy Coughlin

Medicine, Kids & Family, Health & Fitness

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 July 2023

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Ear infections are not uncommon in children but what can we do to prevent them? Do they always need to be treated with antibiotics? My guest today, Dr. Nicole Aaronson is discussing these topics and sharing her insight on ear infections in children. Dr. Nicole Aaronson is board certified in both otolaryngology and pediatric otolaryngology. She takes care of kids in the clinic, OR, and hospital setting. She works at Nemours Hospital for Children - Delaware Valley at the main hospital in Wilmington, DE, and the ambulatory surgery center in Deptford, NJ. In today's episode we discuss why children are prone to ear infections, how to prevent them, when to treat and when to watch and wait, and tips for how to equalize pressure on flights. In this episode, we discuss: Why children get ear infections more than adults How pacifier use, bottles, and smoke can increase the frequency of ear infections The difference between a middle ear infection and an outer ear infection When to treat ear infections and when to watch and wait if they resolve on their own Why waiting on using antibiotics as a treatment for an ear infection is a better idea than always using them What research shows for ear infection treatment with things like xylitol, probiotics, herbs, homeopathy, and alcohol What medicine or pain relief methods do you recommend for children When ear tubes are needed, how they affect hearing, and how long they stay in How the treatment for otitis media differs from otitis externa What parents can do to try to prevent ear infections in their children Why you do not need to be cleaning your ears How to relieve pressure for adults and kids when flying Resources: Dr. Nicole Aaronson’s YouTube Channel Discount Codes From Our Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off AG1: Get a free one year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase: www.drinkag1.com/lynzy Connect with Lynzy: Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:06.0	Hello everyone. Today I will be chatting with Dr. Nicole Aronson. Dr. Aronson is a board-certified
1:12.1	physician in both otolaryngology and pediatric otolaryngology. She cares for children in the clinic,
1:18.7	OR, and hospital setting. She works for Nemours Hospital for Children at their main hospital in
1:24.0	Wilmington, Delaware, and their ambulatory surgery center in Debtford, New Jersey. She also has
1:30.5	a YouTube channel, which is linked in the show notes, that has pediatric ENT content designed
1:35.8	for parents, as well as a new children's book that was just released. In today's episode,
1:40.3	we will talk about ear infections. Why children are prone to them, how to prevent them,
1:44.8	when to treat and when to watch and wait, as well as how to equalize pressure while on fights.
1:50.3	Let's dive in. Just a little disclaimer before we start this episode. This podcast does not provide
1:55.9	medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on
2:01.6	this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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