Tubes are inserted into a child's ear to help drain fluid that has built up behind a child’s eardrums. The purpose of the procedure is to restore the normal functioning of the ear. The NIH says the most common reason for performing this surgery is when fluid continues to build up behind a child's eardrum for 4 months or longer, and there is hearing loss or the risk for developmental problems. After this procedure, the NIH reports that most parents report fewer ear infections, faster recovery from infections, and less worrying about whether their children have ear infections.
If ear infections return after the first tubes fall out, the procedure can be repeated with another set of ear tubes.
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Tubes are inserted into a child's ear to help drain fluid that has built up behind a child’s eardrums. The purpose of the procedure is to restore the normal functioning of the ear. The NIH says the most common reason for performing this surgery is when fluid continues to build up behind a child's eardrum for 4 months or longer, and there is hearing loss or the risk for developmental problems. After this procedure, the NIH reports that most parents report fewer ear infections, faster recovery from infections, and less worrying about whether their children have ear infections.
If ear infections return after the first tubes fall out, the procedure can be repeated with another set of ear tubes.
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