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A member asked:

Do the otovnt balloons actually help with clearing glue ear, and can they be gotten with a prescription from ent?

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Dr. Jan Weisberg answered

They may work: Have no experience with them but concept is good. There are less expensive ways to go if you have a drug plan.

Answered 9/28/2016

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My son (2yrs) was diagnosed with glue ear in May. He is still grabbing his ear. He is also permanently sick and has sinus issues. Should i take him to his pediatrician or an ENT specialist?

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I've had glue ear for a month since sinus surgery. Eust tubes feel glued shut all the time. As a commercial pilot, i can't get them to clear. Ent has tried prednisone, now he's on vacation. Advice?!

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Im currently waiting to be referred to ENT.I am having recurrent ear infections& can hear/feel fluid in ears that whooshes when I bend over/shake head/yawn/swallow.As far as I can tell I have no hearing loss.Does this sound like glue ear?

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Been to ENT nothin rong with earring but got static noise in ears n wisdom tooth comin n over active jar they say I have had it 4 months now please help?

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Is this site true in regards to unclogging ears?Http://www.Ent-consult.Com/pharmacy.Html

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