Nie wieder Ohrenschmerzen & Mittelohrentzündung - Übersehene Zusammenhang - Polypen, Zähne & Co

00:00 - Introduction: The link between middle ear infections and adenoids 00:45 - How common middle ear infections are in children 01:30 - Causes of recurring middle ear infections 02:30 - Ear anatomy: Understanding the middle ear 03:30 - The ossicles: Hammer, anvil and stirrup 05:00 - The Eustachian tube and its role in ventilation 06:30 - Swallowing and middle ear ventilation 07:40 - How middle ear infections develop: The ventilation problem 08:50 - Standard treatment of middle ear infections 10:00 - Myringotomy: Ventilation through an incision in the eardrum 11:30 - Anatomical disadvantages in children 13:10 - Pacifiers and their negative effects 15:00 - Neuroplasticity: How faulty movement patterns are learned 17:00 - Mouth breathing as the main risk factor 18:30 - Adenoids and crooked teeth as secondary effects 19:30 - Faulty swallowing and poor posture 21:10 - FaceFormer therapy: Training the basic functions 22:30 - The link between basic functions and middle ear infections 23:30 - Immediate measures: Breaking harmful habits 25:00 - Conclusion and recommendations Middle ear infections and earaches are among the most common complaints, especially in children. While doctors usually prescribe antibiotics or insert ventilation tubes, the actual cause is often overlooked: faulty breathing and swallowing. Anatomy and ventilation of the middle ear The middle ear is an air-filled cavity behind the eardrum, where the ossicles (hammer, anvil, stirrup) transmit sound waves. Ventilation occurs via the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx. This tube normally opens with every swallow – roughly 1500-2000 times a day. Without this regular ventilation, fluid can build up and bacteria can multiply – the basis for infection. Why children are affected more often In children under ten, the Eustachian tube is shorter, narrower and runs flatter than in adults. These anatomical conditions make optimal ventilation of the middle ear more difficult. Yet this does not explain why some children get sick constantly while others barely do. The decisive factor is how the swallowing mechanism and breathing function. The surprising main cause: dysfunction in breathing and swallowing An inadequate swallow prevents the Eustachian tube from opening fully. What causes this dysfunction? Pacifiers alter natural movement patterns Bottle nipples encourage unnatural sucking motions Squeeze pouches for food require faulty movement patterns Nail biting and similar oral habits These habits are stored as "normal" by the developing brain and persist even after the trigger (e.g. the pacifier) has long been removed. Beyond earaches: further consequences The same dysfunctions cause not only middle ear infections, but also: Crooked teeth from improper loading Nasal polyps from impaired nasal breathing Mouth breathing instead of natural nasal breathing Snoring already in childhood Worsened posture Mouth breathing is especially problematic. The nose filters, warms and humidifies the air – functions that are bypassed with mouth breathing. Conventional treatment: only fighting symptoms In acute middle ear infections, antibiotics are often unavoidable. For recurring infections, ventilation tubes are frequently used – small tubes in the eardrum that allow ventilation from the outside. However, these measures only fight symptoms, not the cause. Once the tubes are removed, the problems often return. The lasting solution: correcting the basic functions For lasting improvement, fundamental functions must be corrected: Switching to nasal breathing Correcting the swallow Improving posture Eliminating disruptive habits The challenge: the faulty movement patterns are already anchored in the brain and must be systematically retrained. Favor breastfeeding – it trains natural swallowing motions Avoid or minimize pacifiers Use normal cups instead of sippy cups Encourage nasal breathing and watch for signs of mouth breathing During colds, pay special attention to nasal breathing For adults with problems Adults can also suffer from dysfunctions established early in life. Through targeted training, they too can: Resolve chronic ear problems Restore nasal breathing Optimize swallowing function Improve posture An effective training program must address all relevant functions at once and anchor them in the brain so they become habitual – even during sleep and in unconscious moments. Middle ear infections are not a matter of fate, but the result of disturbed basic functions.