{"id":2140,"date":"2023-12-15T13:29:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T19:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/?p=2140"},"modified":"2023-12-21T15:27:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:27:37","slug":"what-to-expect-from-an-ear-tube-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/what-to-expect-from-an-ear-tube-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect From An Ear Tube Procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An ear tube procedure is a surgical procedure utilized to minimize the effect of otitis media, or middle ear infections,<\/a> commonly found in young children. If your child has this procedure, you may wonder what to expect and what you can do to best support your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An ear tube procedure becomes necessary when the Eustachian tube, a tube running from the middle ear to the back of the nose, doesn\u2019t work well. When the Eustachian tube doesn’t work well it can result in fluid buildup behind the eardrum. An ear tube procedure solves this issue with the placement of a tympanostomy tube behind the eardrum that allows it to drain. The procedure is common among children aged one to three and is usually recommended if a child has persistent ear infections<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Prepare<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Before the procedure, the doctor will check your child\u2019s ears and overall health. They will also discuss any medications or supplements your child is on and whether they have allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other preparations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n