Ear Tubes Center - Colorado Springs, COColorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs * Colorado Hearing & Balance Clinic PC  Facial Plastic Surgery Center Colorado Springs  Colorado Otolaryngology Associates PC  Colorado Otolaryngology Associates PC  Colorado Otolaryngology Associates PC  Colorado Otolaryngology Associates PC  Colorado Otolaryngology Associates PC  Colorado Otolaryngology Associates PC  Colorado Otolaryngology Associates PC  Colorado Center for Otolaryngology  Colorado Center for Otolaryngology  Colorado Center for Otolaryngology  William K McCarty DO  Donald G Spradlin DO  Southern Colorado ENT & Allergy  Victoria King MD  Clifford Scott Howe MD  Clifford Scott Howe MD  ENT Center of Pueblo  ENT Center of Pueblo  Integrated Ear Nose & Throat  Integrated Ear Nose & Throat  Integrated Ear Nose & Throat  Associates of Otolaryngology  Lone Tree Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery  Donald R Carter MD  Center for Voice and Swallow Services  Colorado ENT Specialists  Ear, Nose & Throat of Parker  Steven B Aragon MD  Advanced Ear Nose & Throat/Dry Creek Hearing  Rocky Mountain Ear Nose & Throat Group  Robert M Schwager MD  Sharon M Tomaski MD  Comprehensive ENT  Comprehensive ENT  Comprehensive ENT  Comprehensive ENT  Brent Smith MD PC  Nicholas G Nonas MD  Arvin K Rao MD LLC  Janice L Birney MD PC  Colorado Diagnostic Services  Colorado Facial Plastic Surgery  Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery  Rocky Mountain Ear Center  Head & Neck Surgical Specialists  Denver Ear Associates  Denver Ear Associates  Denver Ear Associates  Colorado Head & Neck Specialists  Associates of Otolaryngology  Raval Facial Aesthetics & ENT PC  Children's Ear Head & Neck Associates  ENT of Denver  Carol M Reid MD  Gregory A Hogle DO  University ENT Specialists & Audiology  University ENT Specialists & Audiology  Michael L Lepore MD  University ENT Specialists & Audiology  University ENT Specialists & Audiology  University ENT Specialists & Audiology  University ENT Specialists & Audiology  Michael L Lepore MD  University ENT Specialists & Audiology  University ENT Specialists & Audiology  Colorado Voice Clinic PC  University ENT Specialists & Audiology  University ENT Specialists & Audiology  University ENT Specialists & Audiology  Colorado Children's Hospital Otolaryngology  Colorado Children's Hospital Otolaryngology  Colorado Children's Hospital Otolaryngology  Colorado Children's Hospital Otolaryngology  Colorado Children's Hospital Otolaryngology  Colorado Children's Hospital Otolaryngology  Center for Craniofacial Surgery & Skull Base Surgery  Richard L Cundy MD  Kaiser Permanente Health Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Center  Colorado Ear Nose & Throat  Western Otolaryngology  Mile High Otolaryngology LLC  Mile High Otolaryngology LLC  James L Barron MD  Peter M Schmid DO  David W VanKooten MD LLP  David W VanKooten MD LLP  Boulder Valley Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PC  Boulder Valley Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PC  Boulder Valley Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PC  Boulder Medical Center Otolaryngology Colorado Springs, ColoradoColorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. It is located just east of the geographic center of the state and 61 miles (98 km) south of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. At 6,035 feet (1839 meters) the city sits over one mile above sea level, though some areas of the city are significantly higher. Colorado Springs is situated near the base of one of the most famous American mountains, Pikes Peak, at the eastern edge of the southern Rocky Mountains. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-01
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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:
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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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