Ear Tubes Center - Elgin, ILElgin 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 Elgin * Fox Valley Ear, Nose & Throat  Fox Valley Ear, Nose & Throat  Fox Valley Ear, Nose & Throat  Terrence R Loughlin MD  Midwest Ear Nose & Throat  Chicago Plastic Surgery Center LLC  Mercy Crystal Lake East  Mercy Crystal Lake East  Mercy Crystal Lake East  Mercy Crystal Lake East  Robert L Deitch MD  Robert L Deitch MD  Midwest Ear Nose & Throat  Midwest Ear Nose & Throat  Affiliated Ear Nose & Throat Physicians  Dreyer Medical Clinic Mercy Campus ENT  DuPage Medical Group Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Ear Institute of Chicago LLC  Sorrel Fagel MD  The Head & Neck Associates  Affiliated Ear Nose & Throat Physicians  Affiliated Ear Nose & Throat Physicians  Affiliated Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery  Naperville Ear Nose & Throat Assoc  Naperville Ear Nose & Throat Assoc  Naperville Ear Nose & Throat Assoc  Naperville Ear Nose & Throat Assoc  Arlington ENT Head & Neck  Midwest Ear Nose & Throat  Midwest Ear Nose & Throat  Midwest Ear Nose & Throat  Midwest ENT Associates  Robert J Nudera MD  Midwest ENT Associates  ENT Specialists Ltd  West Suburban Head & Neck Specialists  Suburban Practice Management  Ear Nose & Throat Center  Ear Nose & Throat Center  Ear Nose & Throat Center  Ear Nose & Throat Center  UIC Otolaryngology  Elmhurst ENT Clinic  Elmhurst ENT Clinic  UIC Otolaryngology  UIC Otolaryngology  Raymond A Daou MD  ENT Specialists  ENT Consultants of Lake County Ltd  Bulgar Rejowski & Dillon MDs  Bulgar Rejowski & Dillon MDs  Bulgar Rejowski & Dillon MDs  Dr Girgis & Associates  Edward Paloyan MD  Ear Institute of Chicago LLC  Ear Institute of Chicago LLC  Ear Institute of Chicago LLC  Martin J Pollak MD  Dennis M Moore MD  Stephen Yeh MD  Suburban Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  Suburban Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  Suburban Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  Suburban Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  Suburban Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  Suburban Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  Suburban Ear Nose & Throat Specialists  Otolaryngology Group Ltd  Otolaryngology Group Ltd  Otolaryngology Group Ltd  Otolaryngology Group Ltd  Otolaryngology Group Ltd  Northern Illinois ENT  Northern Illinois ENT  Howard Baim MD  Suburban Otolaryngology  Laura Cozzi MD  Suburban Otolaryngology  Lake Forest Ear Nose & Throat LLC  Lake Forest Ear Nose & Throat LLC  Andrew Ilkiw MD  Leslie Schier MD  Stephen P Becker MD  Northshore Ear Nose & Throat  Northshore Ear Nose & Throat  Northshore Ear Nose & Throat  Northshore Ear Nose & Throat  Lake County Head & Neck Specialists  Lake County Head & Neck Specialists  Lake County Head & Neck Specialists  Vibhakar Shah MD  ENT Surgical Consultants  ENT Surgical Consultants  ENT Surgical Consultants  ENT Surgical Consultants  ENT Surgical Consultants  ENT Surgical Consultants  Steven Horwitz MD  Alan C Pollak MD  Daoud Nissan MD Elgin, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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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