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Patience and Prevention Key to Kids Ear and Nasal Ailments
Xlear and Medical Professionals "Prescribe" Xlear Nasal Wash as All-Natural Solution for Fighting Chronic Ear Infections and Allergies in Children
| Source: Xlear, Inc.
OREM, UT -- (MARKET WIRE) -- February 7, 2007 -- The number-one reason children go to the doctor is
for ear infections, and allergies are the most common chronic disease among
children. Experts place the direct cost of treating ear infections at
roughly $3 billion a year while more than 50 million Americans annually
suffer from allergies. For February, National Kids Ear, Nose and Throat
Month, the focus for the American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and
Neck Surgery and pediatricians across the country is on educating parents
about prevention and proper treatments of kids ear, nose and throat
ailments. Since 2000, Xlear, Inc. has
been offering an all-natural preventative solution to help reduce the
incidence and impact of ear and sinus infections, as well as allergies.
"More and more research is showing that there is a better way to treat ear
infections than by prescribing antibiotics or OTC and prescription allergy
meds that can make children lethargic and drowsy," said Blaine Yates, chief
executive officer of Xlear, Inc. "According to American Academy of
Pediatrics, more than 80 percent of ear infections get better on their own
without antibiotics, while patience and prevention continue to be a common
prescription recommended by medical professionals for ear infections and
allergies. Xlear's all-natural Xlear Nasal Wash is a proven preventative
solution that has shown to help fight ear and nasal infections, and keep
the nasal passage free and clear of allergy triggers."
Xlear Nasal Wash is a patented
nasal cleansing solution containing xylitol, a sweetener found in fruits,
vegetables and other natural sources. The xylitol in Xlear Nasal Wash helps
to break up and inhibit the attachment of bacteria in the nasal passage.
Washing the nose with a hyperosmolar solution (draws out moisture), such as
Xlear Nasal Wash, helps to flush out allergens and irritants that lead to
ear and sinus problems. When not removed from the body, bacteria can make
their way into the ear canal and cause infections, and nasal allergens
cause the body's immune system to release histamine and other chemicals,
causing nasal swelling, sneezing, itching, irritations, excess mucous
production, and sometimes asthma. Xlear Nasal Wash helps flush out the
bacteria and allergens before the infection or irritation begins, providing
cleaner nasal passages and less dependence on over-the-counter or
prescription medications.
Xlear also offers xylitol-sweetened Spry gum, which has also shown to help
fight ear infections. Yates added that Xlear Nasal Wash was developed
originally by a family physician only after studying xylitol gum research
from Eastern Europe. "The doctor that created Xlear Nasal Wash studied the
benefits of chewing xylitol-rich gum for children in Eastern Europe. The
results of solely chewing xylitol gum were outstanding, which led to the
creation of a direct application. While developed originally for his own
granddaughter, Xlear Nasal Wash is helping children across the country
avoid painful ear infections and frequent doctor visits."
A customer recently emailed Xlear about the impact of Xlear Nasal Wash on her son's ear
infections. She commented,
"My 6-year-old son has been using the nasal wash faithfully twice a day for
six months, even through the summer with constant swimming and has not had
even one ear infection! We were one ear infection away from having tubes
put in his ears when we went to the dentist for his normal checkup. They
told us about xylitol and the benefits of it preventing cavities. I went
to Xlear.com to order and found your Nasal Wash and decided to give it a
try. It has worked wonders! We have been antibiotic-free ever since."
Xlear Nasal Wash and Spry gum are sold online and through several thousand
retailers across the United States and Canada. Consumers can visit Xlear's
Store Finder http://www.xlear.com/locateStore.aspx to find the nearest
retail location.
About Xlear, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Xlear, Inc. is recognized as one of the leading
manufacturers of xylitol products in the United States. Xlear, Inc. is
committed to providing consumers with the health benefits of xylitol by
manufacturing all-natural, health-enhancing products. Xlear, Inc. offers
Xlear Nasal Wash, an award-winning, patented saline and xylitol solution; a
complete line of dental health products under the Spry Dental Defense
System brand; XyloSweet, raw xylitol crystals used as a sugar substitute in
cooking, baking and general consumption; and Fine & Dandy Candy, a growing
line of healthy, xylitol-based candies. Xlear, Inc. is a private company
with headquarters in Orem, Utah.