It’s not uncommon for a child to have an ear infection— more than 80 percent of children in the U.S. are diagnosed with ear infections by the time they’re 3 years old. Why do kids get ear infections? Although your child might have frequent ear infections, antibiotics may not have to be the first line of defense. Acupressure and essential oilsLavender essential oil reduces inflammation and when used with acupressure, it can help relieve ear infections. Homeopathic remediesStudies show that homeopathic treatments can reduce the pain of ear infections and work faster than antibiotics.

Source: Fox News February 05, 2017 12:00 UTC