Ear Tubes Center - Galveston, TXGalveston 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 Galveston * University of Texas Medical Branch Otolaryngology  Texas ENT Specialists  UTMB Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic  UTMB Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic  UTMB Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic  UTMB Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic  UTMB Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic  UTMB Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic  UTMB Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic  N H Romman MD  Clear Lake ENT  Texas ENT Specialists  Joel Berman MD  Texas Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants PLLC  George Brown MD  Kathleen R McDonald MD  Kathleen R McDonald MD  Denis K Hoasjoe MD  Danny Wong, MD PA  Lawrence R Clarke MD  Terry W Owens MD  Bay Area ENT Specialist LLP  Bay Area ENT Specialist LLP  Palivela P Raju MD  I-10 Ear Nose & Throat PA  Angela P Adkins MD & Omid Abbassi MD  Angela P Adkins MD & Omid Abbassi MD  Texas ENT Specialists  Thomas M Lunsford MD  Bruce P Meyers MD  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  Houston ENT Clinic  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Head & Neck Surgery  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Head & Neck Surgery  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Head & Neck Surgery  M D Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Head & Neck Surgery  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Head & Neck Surgery  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Head & Neck Surgery  Canaan L Harris MD  Shaista A Husain MD  Larry P Conrad MD  MCENTA of Houston PA  Otolaryngology Head & Neck Associates  Fred J Bressler MD  Texas Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants PLLC  Texas Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants PLLC  Michael L Eisemann MD  Texas Childrens Hospital ENT  Texas Childrens Hospital ENT  MCENTA of Houston PA  MCENTA of Houston PA  Drs Weber Moses Hung & Powitzky  Texas Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants PLLC  MCENTA of Houston PA  MCENTA of Houston PA  Alberto A J Maillard MD  Drs Weber Moses Hung & Powitzky  Otolaryngology Head & Neck Associates  Drs Weber Moses Hung & Powitzky  Smith Cosmetic Surgery Center  Texas Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants PLLC  Texas Childrens Hospital ENT  Texas Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants PLLC  Drs Weber Moses Hung & Powitzky  Otolaryngology Head & Neck Associates  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Yeung Institute  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Otolaryngology  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Otolaryngology  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Otolaryngology  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Otolaryngology  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Otolaryngology  Allergy Ear Nose & Headache Clinic  Memorial Northwest Otolaryngology  Memorial Northwest Otolaryngology  Memorial Northwest Otolaryngology  Luke I Burke MD  Herman J Mabrie III MD  Jay Chavda MD  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Houston ENT Clinic  Face Facial Center for Plastic Surgery  Texas ENT Specialists  Texas ENT Specialists  Rosewood ENT LLP Galveston, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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 Galveston
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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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