Ear tubes, also known as tympanostomy tubes, are tiny cylindrical devices that are inserted into the eardrum to help drain fluid and prevent infections. While many people may think that ear tubes are ...

Hundreds of thousands of toddlers and preschoolers in the U.S. get ear tubes each year, but a landmark study shows that a large number may not need them for the purpose of avoiding future ...

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People with recurring ear infections may need ear tubes. Doctors may recommend tubes if a person has three infections requiring antibiotics within 6 months. Additionally, doctors may recommend the ...

Doctors have been putting in a lot of ear tubes. It's the most common outpatient surgery in children. Despite how common the tubes are, it's been hard for parents to know if and when a child should ...

Children with persistent ear infections often have tubes placed in their eardrums to relieve pressure from fluid buildup. Pediatricians had thought the tubes would prevent developmental impairment as ...

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“Winter is coming,” is a phrase dreaded by anyone taking care of a child struggling with ear infections. While many children with ear infections do not require any treatment and some need only oral ...

I remember it clearly. My son, at age 3, had spent an entire night crying inconsolably. He would fall asleep for just a minute, then awaken abruptly screaming. The symptoms started with a fever. We ...

A new design for an old device might revamp treatments for one of the most common childhood ailments in the United States. Doctors have given placed metal or plastic tubes in patients’ ears to fight ...

Vacation getaways are some of the best times spent with children, but a child who experiences ear problems during air travel can make things stressful for the whole family. Most adults have felt the ...

Doctors have been putting in a lot of ear tubes. It's the most common outpatient surgery in children. Despite how common the tubes are, it's been hard for parents to know if and when a child should ...