Re: Alternative asthma/ear infection treatments

[Guest guest]

I have heard of olive oil but never tried it. I believe in

chiropractors but don't think I'd try it to cure an ear infection or

asthma on my little guy. What cured those two for him was taking him

off food!! From 4 to 6 breathing treatments to none, he hasn't had a

treatment since June. Yeah!!!!!!

- food allergy and asthma

ds- 23 months MFA (MFPI), severe GP, GERD, EC, esophogitis,

functional antibody deficiency, asthma, chronic ear infections.

Survived last year from MRSA and c-diff on seperate occasions. On

erythromycin 3times a day for the GP, Neocate 1+, Prevacid granules,

Zantac, Flovent 44 and Nasonex. IVIG (replacement therapy of

immunoglobins and antibodies)every 4 weeks. And..... yellow jackets.

Ugh

> Has anyone tried any alternative treatments for ear infections and

asthma?

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> A friend of mine's husband is a chiropractor, and they claim they

can stop my daughther's ear infections and asthma by getting an

adjustment. I very much believe in medicine, and don't see how an

adjustment on a 3 yr old could help. They also keep telling me to

put olive oil and garlic in her ears (and maybe some lettuce ... bada

BOOM! haha). Anyone ever try these alternative methods? I am a

firm believer in MDs and traditional medicine, but who knows?

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> , Mom to , 3-1/2, IgA Deficient, asthma, chronic ear/sinus

infections and Connor, 5

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[Guest guest]

from Dale, Mom to Katy, CVID, age 19

, my rule of thumb was just to run everything I wanted to try by

her primary doctor. If together we felt it wouldn't be harmful for her

to try -- then I would do it. Chiropractic is often helpful for

certain conditions but there's no way they can " cure " IgA deficiency

since it is genetic. But it may help with the drainage of the ear so

that fluid can escape easier -- or it may be just a waste of time and

money. Warm oil in the ear is soothing as long as there is not rupture

of the ear drum. But I would run it by my pediatrician about olive oil

and garlic -- I always used mineral oil just gently heated in a cup of

warm water.

(Can't you just see your pediatrician trying to examine her ear and

exclaiming -- my, this fluid smells like garlic!)

BEWARD of any supplements that claim to boost the immune system. These

can be VERY dangerous to PIDs because it can encourage the development

of autoimmune responses. Not only are our children missing components

of the immune system, but they are susceptable to disregulation. In

other words, the parts of their immune system that are present may

become over active.

The other warning on all supplements and vitamins is that they are not

regulated by FDA and may contain harmful chemicals and often show

bacterial contamination (of course not stated on the label!) And the

amount of vitamin or supplement that you actually get may vary greatly

from the label. So, you are taking a risk using them.

You have a right as a parent to decide how to treat your child, but your

doctor can be a very valuable tool to guide you through the hocus pocus

of non-traditional medicine. The National Institutes of Health has

established a branch to study alternative medicine. They are finding

some interesting results. Since that doctor will be the one you'll

call on if anything goes wrong -- I would think it would improve your

relationship to run things by him/her before you experiment.

We tried chiropractic for Katy's headaches, but didn't find it helpful.

But at least we tried! Hope that helps.

In His service,

Dale

Tweed wrote:

>Has anyone tried any alternative treatments for ear infections and asthma?

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>A friend of mine's husband is a chiropractor, and they claim they can stop my

daughther's ear infections and asthma by getting an adjustment. I very much

believe in medicine, and don't see how an adjustment on a 3 yr old could help.

They also keep telling me to put olive oil and garlic in her ears (and maybe

some lettuce ... bada BOOM! haha). Anyone ever try these alternative methods?

I am a firm believer in MDs and traditional medicine, but who knows?

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>, Mom to , 3-1/2, IgA Deficient, asthma, chronic ear/sinus infections

and Connor, 5

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[Guest guest]

from Dale, Mom to Katy, CVID, age 19

, my rule of thumb was just to run everything I wanted to try by

her primary doctor. If together we felt it wouldn't be harmful for her

to try -- then I would do it. Chiropractic is often helpful for

certain conditions but there's no way they can " cure " IgA deficiency

since it is genetic. But it may help with the drainage of the ear so

that fluid can escape easier -- or it may be just a waste of time and

money. Warm oil in the ear is soothing as long as there is not rupture

of the ear drum. But I would run it by my pediatrician about olive oil

and garlic -- I always used mineral oil just gently heated in a cup of

warm water.

(Can't you just see your pediatrician trying to examine her ear and

exclaiming -- my, this fluid smells like garlic!)

BEWARD of any supplements that claim to boost the immune system. These

can be VERY dangerous to PIDs because it can encourage the development

of autoimmune responses. Not only are our children missing components

of the immune system, but they are susceptable to disregulation. In

other words, the parts of their immune system that are present may

become over active.

The other warning on all supplements and vitamins is that they are not

regulated by FDA and may contain harmful chemicals and often show

bacterial contamination (of course not stated on the label!) And the

amount of vitamin or supplement that you actually get may vary greatly

from the label. So, you are taking a risk using them.

You have a right as a parent to decide how to treat your child, but your

doctor can be a very valuable tool to guide you through the hocus pocus

of non-traditional medicine. The National Institutes of Health has

established a branch to study alternative medicine. They are finding

some interesting results. Since that doctor will be the one you'll

call on if anything goes wrong -- I would think it would improve your

relationship to run things by him/her before you experiment.

We tried chiropractic for Katy's headaches, but didn't find it helpful.

But at least we tried! Hope that helps.

In His service,

Dale

Tweed wrote:

>Has anyone tried any alternative treatments for ear infections and asthma?

>

>A friend of mine's husband is a chiropractor, and they claim they can stop my

daughther's ear infections and asthma by getting an adjustment. I very much

believe in medicine, and don't see how an adjustment on a 3 yr old could help.

They also keep telling me to put olive oil and garlic in her ears (and maybe

some lettuce ... bada BOOM! haha). Anyone ever try these alternative methods?

I am a firm believer in MDs and traditional medicine, but who knows?

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>, Mom to , 3-1/2, IgA Deficient, asthma, chronic ear/sinus infections

and Connor, 5

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[Guest guest]

- the problem with many of the homeopathic remedies is that they are based

on providing a source of rejuvination or replenishment for a weakened or

depleted system. What they are not feasible for are systems that were never

there to begin with. This is why the immune boosting agents are no good for

PID's. There was no system there to boost. It isn't a matter of jumpstarting a

weak system that has been depleted by infections, the infections are there

because the system is congenitally depleted. The tried and true remedies your

friends are suggesting have only been sampled on the general population whose

systems have been run down by common infections and can benefit from this type

of therapy.

At least that's my .02.

Ursula - mom to Macey (8, CVID)

[Guest guest]

> from Dale, Mom to Katy, CVID, age 19

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> BEWARD of any supplements that claim to boost the immune system. These

> can be VERY dangerous to PIDs because it can encourage the development

> of autoimmune responses. Not only are our children missing components

> of the immune system, but they are susceptable to disregulation. In

> other words, the parts of their immune system that are present may

> become over active.

Oh this is very fascinating. Ursula just posted something very similar.

Could either of you point me in a direction with more info about this.

Would this apply to my daughter who was just diagnosed with a

selective antibody deficiency. I have a SIL who has tried to convince

me to give my daughter a supposedly immune-boosting supplement (Noni

juice??) - but I won't because I just don't know enough about it and

my daughter takes a whole lot of asthma meds and now with getting IVIG

- she gets very, very sick and tired of meds.

But I am really curious about the aspect of their immune system

becoming overactive.

For example, my daughter appeared to have an allergic response to

Biaxin - so it was changed after 2 days to Augmentin - but the

reaction continued, to the extent that her legs literally looked like

someone poured boiling water on them. It seemed as though she was in

a hyper-allergic state. So maybe she really was????

I have only recently been learning about primary immune deficiencies

because although my daugher is 12 and has been sick FOREVER - she was

only diagnosed with selective antibody deficiency in August ....

If anyone can share more info on this over-reactive response would be

greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.

Sandy

Mom to Riley (age 12, asthma, selective antibody def, IVIG)