How Should I Prepare My Child for Ear Tube Surgery?
Ear tubes, known by ENT (ear, nose and throat) physicians as tympanostomy tubes (TT), are a common treatment for chronic or recurrent middle ear infections in young children. One article published in the National Library of Medicine in 2022 reports, “Almost 7% of all children will have a least one set of TT by 3…
Why Is My Ear Hurting?
Ear pain has a number of different causes. Some of these will resolve on their own, while others may require medical treatment. Common Causes of Ear Pain Middle ear infection. Ear infections occur when fluid builds up in the middle ear. They often happen after respiratory infections. Children are much more likely to experience ear…
What Is a Double Ear Infection & How Is It Treated?
What’s worse than one ear infection? Two! Fortunately, the treatment for a double ear infection is similar to that of an infection that only occurs in one ear. But that doesn’t make it any less annoying. Continue reading to learn more about what a double ear infection is and how it’s treated. What Is an…
At What Point Does a Child Need Ear Tubes?
If you’re a parent, the thought of your child needing any kind of surgical procedure is understandably a scary one. However, if you have a child that is experiencing frequent ear infections, ear tubes might be the best option to get them feeling well again. When Are Ear Tubes Recommended? Your child’s doctor will consider…
Understanding Ear Infections
Everybody has dealt with the pain and discomfort caused by ear infections. Though ear infections are harmless a majority of the time, it’s important to have all the facts to properly diagnose and treat ear infections. How Does an Ear Infection Start? More often than not, ear infections affect the middle ear where the eusthachian…
