Resolution of Chronic Otitis Media, Improvements in Hearing and Avoidance of Tympanostomy Tubes in a 9½ Year Old Boy Undergoing Chiropractic Care 작성자 : 이중현     작성일 : 2018-10-08
Resolution of Chronic Otitis Media, Improvements in Hearing and Avoidance of Tympanostomy Tubes in a 9½ Year Old Boy Undergoing Chiropractic Care

Sean McWilliams, DC, CCEP1 & Courtney Rose, DC2


Abstract
Objective: To discuss the clinical outcomes following chiropractic in a child with chronic, recurring ear infections and to review the epidemiology, etiology, allopathic approach, chiropractic theory and current literature related to otitis media.


Clinical Features: A 9½-year-old boy presented with his mother for a physical examination and possible chiropractic care for a primary complaint of ear infections. According to the mother, the patient had previously been given a diagnosis of recurrent otitis media. The patient was recommended to have a fourth set of tympanostomy tubes placed in his ears. The examination revealed decreased ROM, hypertonic and tender cervical spine musculature, lymphadenopathy and vertebral subluxations.


Intervention and Outcomes: The patient was adjusted with a non-invasive high velocity, low force adjusting instrument particularly at C1 and C2 vertebral levels. The subject also received low-level laser therapy and cervical chain lymph massage. Over the course of care the patient had resolution of ear infections, improvements in hearing and an avoidance of a fourth set of tympanostomy tubes.


Conclusion: This case reports on improved hearing, resolution of otitis media and improved hearing following chiropractic care. This supports other studies that have identified positive outcomes from otitis media when removing spinal subluxations. Further research on the relationship between chiropractic care and otitis media is encouraged.


Key Words: chiropractic, subluxation, adjustment, Arthrostim, HeNe low-level laser therapy, otitis media, eustachian tube, hearing loss, tympanostomy

이중현  2018-10-08
만성 중이염을 가진 환아의 치료사례입니다. 우리들의 임상 스펙트럼이 더욱 넓어지길 바랍니다. 혹시 아티클 전문을 원하시는 분은 이메일 남겨주세요^^
라기문  2018-11-05
lakee0205@hanmail.net 전문 부탁드립니다~ 재밌는내용 저도 논문하나 알고있는데요, lower level laser를 adjustment와 함께적용하면 referred pain control에 효과적인 결과를 볼수있단 내용인데. 여기 논문도 레이저를 같이 적용했네요~ 한번 읽어보고 싶어요~^^ 부탁드립니다~