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From: rt1tt@ihps3.UUCP (janis bell)
Newsgroups: net.kids,net.med
Subject: Fluid in children's ears
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Date: Sat, 7-Apr-84 14:16:27 EST
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Posted: Sat Apr  7 14:16:27 1984
Date-Received: Sun, 8-Apr-84 01:37:45 EST
Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Naperville, IL
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My 13 year old has had intermittent problems with fluid in her ears following
ear infections following colds since she was little. In the past the ear
specialist has been respectful of my reluctance to medicate and use surgery.
(This avoiding tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and tubes, and god knows how
many gallons of chemicals!) This time he seemed more concerned and prescribed
prednisone and a sulpha drug. I have looked in numerous sources and can find
no reference to the use of either drug for this problem. I am really concerned
about the unnecessary use of steroids on someone this young and in adolescence.

Has anyone had experience with these things - good or bad - or are you at least
aware of this treatment. This doctor has always seemed very traditional in his
use of drugs,etc. Since we got another cold and ear infection in the meantime
we are not currently using the drugs, but I expect to be told to use them in
a few week. Thanks in advance for any help you can give. 



			Janis Bell
			 AT&T Bell Laboratories, Naperville,ill
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