People with recurring ear infections may need ear tubes. Doctors may recommend tubes if a person has three infections requiring antibiotics within 6 months. Additionally, doctors may recommend the ...

Ear tubes, also known as tympanostomy tubes, ventilation tubes, or PE (pressure equalization) tubes, are placed in the eardrums to drain fluid from and allow ventilation into the middle ear. The tubes ...

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Nearly 500,000 children of all ages receive ear tubes every year to help fight ear infections. In fact, ear tubes are one of the most common surgeries young children undergo. However, just because ear ...

Q–My young son has had recurrent ear problems. The ear infections don`t seem to respond well to medications. My doctor says he wants to insert tubes in my son`s ears. Can you tell me about these tubes ...

The eustachian tube helps regulate pressure in the ear. Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) describes when this tube is unable to equalize pressure. In many cases, ETD may resolve with little or no help ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Tympanostomy (ear) tubes have been used for decades to reduce the rate of ear infections in young children. A study from the University of Pittsburgh, however, found that they may ...