Ear Tubes Center - Flower Mound, TXFlower Mound 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 Flower Mound * Associates of Ear Nose & Throat  Associates of Ear Nose & Throat  Texas ENT Specialists  Texas ENT Specialists  Texas ENT Specialists  Lone Star ENT  NeuroSensory Centers of America  Texas ENT Specialists  Michael D Bryan MD  J Byron Mullins MD PA  Richard C Grossman DO PA  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  Thomas A Cadenhead MD  Irving Coppell ENT PA  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  David W Price MD  Irving Coppell ENT PA  Irving Coppell ENT PA  Chihal ENT Associates PA  Chihal ENT Associates PA  Charles R Chung MD  Texas ENT Specialists  Texas ENT Specialists  Texas ENT Specialists  Southwest ENT Associates  Southwest ENT Associates  Southwest ENT Associates  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving  Allan Gilbert MD  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  Lam Facial Plastics  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  Steven P Peskind MD  Roger G Skiles MD  Presbyterian Plano Center for Diagnostics & Surgery  Collin County ENT  Collin County ENT  Collin County ENT  Kevin C Lunde MD  Cross Timbers ENT Associates  John M Moore MD  Cross Timbers ENT Associates  Kenneth Hsu MD  Ear Nose & Throat Associates of Frisco PA  Patti C Huang MD  Ear Nose & Throat Associates of Frisco PA  Ear Nose & Throat Associates of Frisco PA  Jane Admire MD  Mark M Altenau MD  Dallas Otolaryngology Associates  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  Dallas ENT Group  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  Dallas Otolaryngology Associates  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  Dallas ENT Group  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  Alberto T Manahan MD  Snoring Center of Dallas  Gunter Center for Aesthetics & Cosmetic Surgery  Pediatric ENT Associates  Henry Carder MD  North Dallas Facial Plastic Surgery  Gary Goldsmith MD  USA Plastic Surgery  Stephen A Landers MD  Texas Medical & Surgical Associates PA  Texas Medical & Surgical Associates PA  ENT Surgical Associates  Central Park ENT & Surgery Center  Central Park ENT & Surgery Center  Central Park ENT & Surgery Center  Central Park ENT & Surgery Center  Central Park ENT & Surgery Center  John Seifert MD  Dallas ENT Head & Neck Center  Dallas ENT Head & Neck Center  Charles R Hamel MD  Dallas Ear Nose and Throat Center  Owens Ear Center  Owens Ear Center  Dallas Ear Nose & Throat Specialty Care  Dallas Ear Nose & Throat Specialty Care  Ear Nose & Throat Surgical Care  Ear Nose & Throat Surgical Care  The Ear Nose & Throat Centers of Texas  Richard L Ragsdale MD  The Ear Nose & Throat Centers of Texas  North Dallas Ear Nose & Throat  White Rock ENT  White Rock ENT  Philip F Anthony MD Flower Mound, TexasUpcoming 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 Flower Mound
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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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