{"id":2276,"date":"2021-09-09T17:28:13","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T22:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/?p=2276"},"modified":"2021-09-09T17:28:16","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T22:28:16","slug":"ear-tubes-a-solution-for-recurring-ear-infections-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/ear-tubes-a-solution-for-recurring-ear-infections-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Ear Tubes: A Solution for Recurring Ear Infections in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their children to see their doctor. In fact, five out of six children have at least one ear infection by their third birthday, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your child\u2019s doctor recommends ear tubes to treat their infection, you likely have a lot of questions. We answer the most frequently asked ones below.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Are Ear Tubes?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Eustachian tubes connect the middle ear with the back of the throat and allow fluid to drain. In children, these tubes are much shorter and more horizontal than adults\u2019, and can easily become blocked due to inflammation caused by allergies after visiting Lilydale Regional Park<\/a>. The result is an ear infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ear tubes are small tubes made out of metal or plastic that are surgically placed in your child\u2019s eardrum by an expert ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician. They allow fluid drain from the middle ear even if the Eustachian tubes are blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n

When Are Ear Tubes Recommended?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Ear tubes may be recommended if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n