{"id":2866,"date":"2022-02-09T16:23:22","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T21:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=2866"},"modified":"2022-02-09T16:23:25","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T21:23:25","slug":"can-allergies-be-the-cause-of-frequent-ear-infections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/can-allergies-be-the-cause-of-frequent-ear-infections\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Allergies Be the Cause of Frequent Ear Infections?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you experience chronic ear infections<\/a>? Do you also suffer from allergies? It turns out, the two conditions can be closely linked. We review this link as well as how to find relief below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Allergies Cause Ear Infections?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Eustachian tubes are passageways between the middle ears and the back of the throat. Their job is to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear and air pressure to equalize between your middle ears and environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you experience allergy<\/a> symptoms, your nasal passageways, sinuses and even Eustachian tubes become inflamed. This inflammation causes the Eustachian tubes to become blocked and fluid to become trapped in the middle ear. This can then become a breeding ground for bacteria. A middle ear infection<\/a> is the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can also occur due to a viral infection, like the common cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Manage Allergies to Prevent Ear Infections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three main ways to manage allergies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n