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Ear infections and allergy – (06-26-00)

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Ear infections and allergy

The relationship between ear infections and food allergy is a very important one, and should be evaluated in EVERY child with ear infections.

Allergy 55 (5), 435-441 The inflammatory response by eosinophils, neutrophils, and mast cells in the middle ear was distinctly different between atopic and nonatopic patients (P<0.001). This study provides evidence that eosinophils and mast cells, both essential to a Th–2 driven immune response, are present in the majority of ears with chronic OME, and supports the hypothesis that middle–ear mucosa, like that of the rest of the upper respiratory tract, is capable of an allergic response.

Importance of individual nutrients – (06-18-04)

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Proinflammatory effects of copper deficiency on neutrophils & lung endothelial cells

I do not like to look at a “one deficiency-one outcome” situation because I think that almost every condition (with few exceptions) is multi factorial and a holistic approach needs to come from multiple angles. However, sometimes research comes out that does remind us of the importance of individual nutrients. To me, this article would support the inclusion of both whole grains as well as a good quality multivitamin.

Proinflammatory effects of copper deficiency on neutrophils and lung endothelial cells – Immunol Cell Biol, Vol 82, Issue 3.

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