One of the reasons why antibiotics are somewhat ineffective against ear infections is because the bacteria develop biofilm that makes it difficult for both the immune system and treatments to reach that area.
Xylitol nose spray can help along with a humidifier and rubbing behind the ear to sort of try and disrupt the biofilm colonies.
Anecdotally I've also had great success with a supplement called X-INFX (and I've tried quite a bit including various antibiotics to no avail).
As far as preventative measures, keeping the inner ear dry with a quick dab of toilet paper or a little ear dryer pump goes a long ways.
It also helps if you get an ear cleaner, just in case you have hardened wax. For whatever reason, an ear infection sometimes causes wax to build up inside (which is a like a sticky conveyor belt your body uses to "churn" out debris and pathogens).
I make no judgement about whether or not to use antibiotics since that's not my expertise and I'm not a doctor. I'm just simply offering adjunct treatments that have historically worked for me and others.
Xylitol nose spray can help along with a humidifier and rubbing behind the ear to sort of try and disrupt the biofilm colonies.
Anecdotally I've also had great success with a supplement called X-INFX (and I've tried quite a bit including various antibiotics to no avail).
As far as preventative measures, keeping the inner ear dry with a quick dab of toilet paper or a little ear dryer pump goes a long ways.
It also helps if you get an ear cleaner, just in case you have hardened wax. For whatever reason, an ear infection sometimes causes wax to build up inside (which is a like a sticky conveyor belt your body uses to "churn" out debris and pathogens).
I make no judgement about whether or not to use antibiotics since that's not my expertise and I'm not a doctor. I'm just simply offering adjunct treatments that have historically worked for me and others.
Best of luck everyone.