Ear Tubes Center - Chantilly, VAChantilly Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors for Ear TubesType of Physician: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor What is a Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor? A certification by the Board of Otolaryngology; practitioners provide comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems (nose, mouth and throat) and related structures. Specialty: Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) Common Name: Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors in Chantilly * Daniel D Rooney MD  Associates in Otolaryngology  Associates in Otolaryngology  Associates in Otolaryngology  M Karim Ali MD FCS PC  Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  Reston Ear Nose & Throat  Northern Virginia ENT Associates  Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  Thomas Rhee MD  Neeraj Gupta MD  Neeraj Gupta MD  M Zafar Iqbal MD  ENT & Allergy Specialists of Virginia  Virginia Head & Neck Surgeons  Otolaryngology Associates PC  Antonio J Cachay MD  Otolaryngology Associates PC  Otolaryngology Associates PC  Otolaryngology Associates PC  Otolaryngology Associates PC  Otolaryngology Associates PC  Gopesh Sharma MD  Laurence R O'Halloran MD  Laurence R O'Halloran MD  Laurence R O'Halloran MD  Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  ENT Medical Group  ENT Medical Group  ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery  Eric J Furst MD  Eric J Furst MD  Kaiser Permanente Falls Church Medical Center  Kaiser Permanente  Kaiser Permanente Falls Church Medical Center  Commonwealth Ear Nose &Throat Assoc LLC  Ali Moghtader MD  Metropolitan ENT  Metropolitan ENT  Metropolitan ENT  Vesna Mrzljak MD  Massoud Amini MD  James Piepergerdes MD  James Piepergerdes MD  Pierre Paul Gagnon MD  Fauquier Ear Nose & Throat Consultants PLC  Fauquier Ear Nose & Throat Consultants PLC  Pratt Medical Center Specialty Care  Plastic Surgery Center  Plastic Surgery Center  Plastic Surgery Center  ENT Consultants of Winchester Inc  Robert G Weaver MD  Ear Nose & Throat Clinic  Shenandoah Head & Neck Specialists  Shenandoah Head & Neck Specialists  Mountain View  Shenandoah Head & Neck Specialists  Comprehensive ENT PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  P & A Associates ENT PC  Balance & Ear Center Inc  Balance & Ear Center Inc  Institute of Advanced ENT Surgery  Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists of Central VA  Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists of Central VA  Richmond Plastic Surgeons Inc  Piedmont Otolaryngology  Advanced Otolaryngology PC  ENT at VCU Medical Center  ENT at VCU Medical Center  ENT at VCU Medical Center  Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists of Central VA  UVA Ear Nose & Throat  UVA Ear Nose & Throat  UVA Ear Nose & Throat  UVA Ear Nose & Throat  UVA Ear Nose & Throat  UVA Ear Nose & Throat  UVA Ear Nose & Throat  UVA Ear Nose & Throat  Commonwealth ENT Chantilly, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Ear TubesIntroductionThe following information is provided to help you understand more clearly the associated benefits, risks, and complications of ear tube surgery. Ask your doctor any questions that you feel necessary to help you better understand the procedure. What is the purpose for ear tubes?Middle ear infections (otitis media) are common in children. When a child has repeated ear infections or fluid build-up in the ears that do not go away easily or that cause hearing problems or speech delays, a doctor may recommend surgery to insert an ear tube to allow the eardrum to equalize the pressure. The surgery, called a myringotomy, is a tiny incision in the eardrum. Any fluid, usually thickened secretions will be removed. In most situations, a small plastic tube (a tympanostomy tube) is inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time. These ventilating tubes remain in place for six months to several years. Eventually, they will move out of the eardrum (extrude) and fall into the ear canal. Your doctor may remove the tube during a routine office visit or it may simply fall out of the ear. Less common conditions that may call for the placement of ear tubes are malformation of the ear drum or Eustachian tube, Down's syndrome, cleft palate, and barotrauma (middle ear injury caused by a reduction of air pressure), according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. What are risks and complications of ear tubes?While ear tube surgery is common, minor complications can occur in up to half of the children who have them inserted. Complications include:
Recommended Reading Related to Ear TubesTonsillectomy and adenoidectomy introductionYour doctor has recommended a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy for you, a loved one, or your child. The following information is provided to help individuals prepare for surgery, and to help those involved understand more clearly the associated benefits, risks, and complications. Patients or caregivers are encouraged to ask the doctor any questions they feel necessary to help better understand the above procedure. The tonsils and adenoids are masses of immune cells commonly found in lymph glands (lymphoid tissue). These tissues are located in the mouth and behind the nasal passages, respectively. Infected or enlarged tonsils may cause chronic or recurrent sore throat, bad breath, dental malocclusion, abscess, upper airway obstruction causing difficulty with swallowing, snoring, or sleep apnea. Infected adenoids may ... Other Related Ear Tubes ArticlesEmergency Contact for Chantilly
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Eustachian Tube Problems (Problems Clearing Your Ears)
- The Eustachian tube is a membrane lined tube that connects the middle ear space to the back of the nose. Problems include partial or complete blockage which can cause popping, clicking, and ear fullness. Allergies, sinus and ear infections, or the common cold can cause this blockage, while altitude changes can cause symptoms in those persons with Eustachian tube problems. Treatment includes several maneuvers (swallowing, chewing gum, yawning etc.), which can be done to improve Eustachian tube function.
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Achondroplasia
- A common form of short stature, achondroplasia (dwarfism) is a genetic condition causing a disorder of bone growth. Complications of achondroplasia that need monitoring include (this is not all inclusive) stenosis and compression of the spinal cord, a large opening under the skull, lordosis, kyphosis, spinal stenosis, hydrocephalus, middle ear infections, obesity, and dental crowning. Achondroplasia is caused by mutations of the FGFR3 gene.
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Ear Wax
- Ear was is a natural substance secreted by special glands in the skin on the outer part of the ear canal. It repels water, and traps dust and sand particles. Usually a small amount of wax accumulates, dries up, and then falls out of the ear canal carrying with it unwanted particles. Under ideal circumstances, you should never have to clean your ear canals. The absence of ear wax may result in dry, itchy ears, and even infection. Ear wax may accumulate in the ear for a variety of reasons including; narrowing of the ear canal, production of less ear wax due to aging, or an overproduction of ear wax in response to trauma or blockage within the ear canal.
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Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
- Cleft palate and cleft lip are facial and oral defects that occur early in pregnancy. A cleft lip is a split of the two sides of the upper lip, and a cleft palate is a split in the roof of the mouth. Cleft lip the fourth most common birth defect in the U.S. Repair of a cleft palate or cleft lip may require multiple surgeries.
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Swimmer's Ear
- Swimmer's ear (external otitis) is an infection of the skin that covers the outer ear canal. Causes of swimmer's ear include excessive water exposure that leads to trapped bacteria in the ear canal. Symptoms include a feeling of fullness in the ear, itching, and ear pain. Chronic swimmer's ear may be caused by eczema, seborrhea, fungus, chronic irritation, and other conditions. Common treatment includes antibiotic ear drops.
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Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Its Prevention
- Noise-induced hearing loss may be an acoustic trauma (temporary hearing loss), or permanent due to an acute acoustic trauma. Experts agree that continual exposure to more then 85 dBs (decibels) is dangerous to the ears. Ear plugs and ear muffs can help prevent noise-induced hearing loss as well as decreasing exposure to loud noises.
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