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3yr old daughter has ear tubes since 13mo old- ent suggests surgery to remove tubes ...is this really necessary - can tubes be in too long?

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Tubes: yes tubes can be in too long which can affect the ears with other complications. Tubes usually last about 2 yrs max, so since its been 3 yrs, if they can't take it out in the office, then they need to do it under sedation.

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Answered 5/14/2015

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