Effect of BLIS K12™ On Ear Infection

Ear infection or Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear.

This inflammation often begins with infections that cause sore throats, colds or other respiratory problems, and spreads to the middle ear.

These can be caused by viruses or bacteria, and can be acute or chronic.

Young children with otitis media may be irritable, fussy, or have problems feeding or sleeping. Older children may complain about pain and fullness in the ear (ear ache). Fever may be present in a child of any age. These symptoms are often associated with signs of upper respiratory infection such as a runny or stuffy nose, or a cough.

The build up of pus within the middle ear causes pain and dampens the vibrations of the eardrum (so there is usually temporary hearing loss during the infection).

Severe ear infections may cause the eardrum to rupture.

Children

Children younger than seven are much more prone to ear infections. Children also have not developed the same resistance to viruses and bacteria as adults.

How Can BLIS K12™ Help You?

Internal pilot studies of children with recurrent ear infections indicated that children taking BLIS K12™  had reduced numbers of ear infection recurrences compared to a control group (67% fewer) and to before treatment (56% fewer).

Published studies have shown that it is possible for BLIS K12™ to transfer from the oral cavity to the nasopharynx, which is the bacterial reservoir for ear infections (Power et al 2008).

PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: BLIS K12 THROAT GUARD DAILY (contains lozenges not suitable for children under 3 years due to choking hazard)