Question 1

when is permanent ear tubes used? after how many attempts of regular ones?

Accepted Answer

Individualized decis: You may want to discuss this your pediatrician. This is probably an individualized decision... Read more here... Ear tubes may not be necessary. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/15/health/15brody.html?pagewanted=all.

Question 2

when would ear tubes be considered for an adult? what's involved? any time off work? hard to care for?

Accepted Answer

Ear tubes: Ear tubes in adults are usually performed when you are unable to get rid of fluid in your middle ears. Your doctor would first try various medicines to get rid of the fluid. If steroids don't work then surgery may be the next step . The  surgery is minor. You can go to work the next day and they are not hard to care for.

Question 3

could you tell me if ear tubes permanently fix eustachian tube dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

No: Tubes provide a temporary solution that may help long term.If the Eustachian tube has failed for an extended period, the tubes can allow the middle ear to ventilate, permitting any chronic swelling to subside. During the initial procedure, thick mucoid debris is removed. Once the debris is gone,natural thinner middle ear mucous may drain appropriately.The tubes would no longer be needed.

Question 4

i am an adult who had ear tubes inserted  10 days ago.  will i get my hearing back, lose the muffled sounds and echo ?

Accepted Answer

Ear: If the loss was fluid behind the ear drum it will come back. May take some time. Check with your ent if it seems slow to come back. You may need a hearing test in follow up

Question 5

i have adult ear tubes, placed 11/4/19. i constantly experience loud rubber snapping/drumming sounds when i chew, walk, burp, or sneeze.  also i hear my heartbeat loudly in my ears frequently, as well as pain, discomfort, itching & dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Dislodged?: Sounds like at least one tube has dislodged, and is no longer effective resulting in your symptoms. While you may benefit from a decongestant, see you ENT for a review to check the placement of your tubes.

Question 6

how to relieve pain with ear tubes?

Accepted Answer

Question: In general, a ventilation tube inserted into the ear drum for removal of fluid or to prevent recurrent ear infections should not hurt. Sometimes when water gets into the ear canal or antibiotic drops are inserted, they may possibly cause discomfort.  Rarely the tube is pressing on the ear canal skin.  Talk to your surgeon and ask him to reassure you.

Question 7

what to expect when getting ear tubes?

Accepted Answer

Less infections.: Ear tubes help about 80% of people who get them for recurring ear infections.  For most patients who have had tubes placed, no subsequent treatment is necessary unless there is an ear infection and/or drainage.  The ENT doctor can tell you what to expect, based on whether the tubes are to be temporary or permanent.

Question 8

is peroxide okay for cleaning if ear tubes?

Accepted Answer

No: Do not use peroxide in an ear with tubes or a perforation. If the peroxide goes through the tube it will cause significant discomfort.

Question 9

what happens if a child's ear tubes stop work?

Accepted Answer

Fluid builds up if: As middle ear fluid is produced, it builds up if the eustachian tubes are not open.

Question 10

getting ear tubes removed, will it be painful?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Generally no altho a minor very fast twinge happens sometimes.

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Could you tell me if ear tubes permanently fix eustachian tube dysfunction?

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I am an adult who had ear tubes inserted 10 days ago. will i get my hearing back, lose the muffled sounds and echo ?

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I have adult ear tubes, placed 11/4/19. i constantly experience loud rubber snapping/drumming sounds when i chew, walk, burp, or sneeze. also i hear my heartbeat loudly in my ears frequently, as well as pain, discomfort, itching & dizziness?

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How to relieve pain with ear tubes?

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What to expect when getting ear tubes?

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Is peroxide okay for cleaning if ear tubes?

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Getting ear tubes removed, will it be painful?

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