Tubes for Ear InfectionsFluid buildup in the middle earslide 1 of 4 slide 1 of 4, Fluid buildup in the middle ear, A cold or some other upper respiratory infection can cause the
eustachian tubes to swell, blocking the normal drainage from the middle ear.
The fluid buildup can lower your or your child's ability to hear. And the warm,
moist environment makes it easy for bacteria and viruses to grow, causing an
ear infection. Incision made in the eardrumslide 2 of 4 slide 2 of 4, Incision made in the eardrum, A small cut (incision) is made in the eardrum to allow fluid
to drain. Fluid draining through the incisionslide 3 of 4 slide 3 of 4, Fluid draining through the incision, Fluid from the middle ear drains through the incision into the
ear canal and is suctioned out by the doctor. Ear tube placedslide 4 of 4 slide 4 of 4, Ear tube placed, The temporary tube is inserted into the eardrum incision to
prevent future fluid buildup. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSusan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics Current as of:
May 4, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics & John Pope, MD - Pediatrics |
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