In children, the eustachian tube, which is located between the nose and the ear and allows the ear to ventilate, is not fully developed. In addition, since its location is more horizontal, children experience middle
ear infections more frequently than adults. In cases where the Eustachian tube is not working and there is a condition such as adenoid tissue (Adenoid tissue) blocking the opening of the Eustachian tube opening behind the nose, the middle ear pressure turns negative. As a result of negative middle ear pressure, serum is drawn into the middle ear from the capillaries in the middle ear. .
Thus, fluid forms inside the child's ear.
This situation is observed in the vast majority of children. If your child does not hear you when you call and watches the television closely, you should notice this and consult an ENT specialist. Additionally, for school age children, the child's teacher will warn you. If the doctor tells you that your child has fluid in his/her ear,
do not be afraid, this fluid has not entered the ear from outside.
If a child in this situation does not receive the necessary medication, it is inevitable that some permanent ear problems will develop
. If the fluid in the middle ear does not go away despite medication, we can easily understand this situation with repeated
tympanogram tests. We apply a tube inside. General anesthesia is preferred for this intervention. If the child has accompanying tonsils and or adenoids, these can be removed in the same session while the child is asleep.
A tube was placed in my child's ear, but how long will these tubes remain?
These tubes are usually removed depending on the condition. We keep it on the eardrum by monitoring it for 6 months to 1 year, depending on the situation. Before this period expires, these tubes in the child's ear may fall out on their own. A checkup is required once a month after the surgery. This relatively easy application is very important in preventing many important middle ear diseases and hearing loss.
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