{"id":152,"date":"2018-06-11T17:46:14","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T17:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~comprehe\/?page_id=152"},"modified":"2018-12-19T22:10:14","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T22:10:14","slug":"ear-tubes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/comprehensiveentva.com\/pediatrics\/ear-tubes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ear Tubes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019re a parent, it probably comes as no surprise that middle ear infections are common in children, particularly those between the ages of six months and two years. Otitis media is caused by a number of factors, both physical and environmental.<\/p>\n

Most ear infections clear up on their own or are treated with antibiotics. But, in some children, they can become a chronic problem that causes other issues, such as delays in speech development and learning. For these children, ear tubes may be recommended.<\/p>\n

What Are Ear Tubes?<\/h2>\n\"\"\n

Ear tubes are tiny cylinders, made from plastic or other materials, which are surgically inserted into the eardrum. They are meant to remain in place from six months to as long as several years; at some point they will either fall out on their own, or will need to be surgically removed. They go by a variety of names including tympanostomy tubes, ventilation tubes and PE (pressure equalization) tubes.<\/p>\n

The surgery, known as a myringotomy, is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia or with a local anesthetic. A small incision is made in the eardrum, fluid behind the eardrum is suctioned out, and the tube is inserted. The procedure is quick and painless, and usually takes no longer than 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Myringotomy is a common and safe procedure, and complications are rare. Occasionally, patients will experience a perforation of the eardrum, scarring or chronic ear drainage. Typically the tube falls out of the eardrum on its own; occasionally it may need to be removed surgically.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Ear Tubes<\/h2>\n

Ear tubes provide ventilation to the middle ear and allow fluids to drain, reducing the chances of an ear infection from occurring. They can restore hearing loss caused by excess middle ear fluid, alleviate speech and balance problems, and improve behavior and sleep problems caused by ear infections.<\/p>\n

Ear tubes are highly effective in reducing chronic ear infections, though some children (approximately 25 percent) who receive them before the age of two may need them again.<\/p>\n

Call Comprehensive ENT<\/span> at (804) 228-4480<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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