Ear Tubes Center - Lakeland, FLLakeland 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 Lakeland * Central Florida ENT Associates PA  Central Florida ENT Associates PA  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  The Barranco Clinic  The Barranco Clinic  The Barranco Clinic  The Barranco Clinic  The Barranco Clinic  Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group PA  Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group PA  Francis A DeRito MD  Paul L Jones MD PA  The Barranco Clinic  Bond Clinic PA  Tew A Sak MD  Brandon Area Ear Nose & Throat  Wellness Works Inc  Tampa Bay ENT & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Tampa Bay ENT & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Tampa Bay ENT & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Tampa Bay ENT & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Tampa Bay ENT & Cosmetic Surgery PA  ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists  ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists  Tampa Ear Nose & Throat Associates  USF Physicians Group Otolaryngology  Tampa Ear Nose & Throat Associates  USF Physicians Group Otolaryngology  Douglas W Klotch MD  USF Physicians Group Otolaryngology  Tampa Ear Nose & Throat Associates  USF Physicians Group Otolaryngology  Tampa Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Tampa Ear Nose & Throat Associates  USF Physicians Group Otolaryngology  USF Physicians Group Otolaryngology  USF Physicians Group Otolaryngology  USF Physicians Group Otolaryngology  Florida Ear & Balance Center PA  Ear, Nose & Throat Surgical Associates  Tampa Bay Hearing & Balance Center  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Manatee PA  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Manatee PA  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Manatee PA  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Manatee PA  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Manatee PA  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Manatee PA  Drs Dolgin Donnelly Davis & Associates PA  Drs Dolgin Donnelly Davis & Associates PA  Drs Dolgin Donnelly Davis & Associates PA  Drs Dolgin Donnelly Davis & Associates PA  George B Blake MD  William A Alonso MD FACS PA  Tampa ENT & Allergy  Carmelo A Saraceno MD  Jonathan D Forman MD  Edward B Kampsen MD  Castellano Specialty Center  Castellano Specialty Center  Randall C Latorre MD  Amanollah Tabesh MD  Omar A Fadhli MD  Charles W Grayson DO  Florida Ear Nose Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery  Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  Westchase ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery PA  Florida Otolaryngology Group PA  Childrens ENT Associates  Florida Otolaryngology Group PA  Childrens ENT Associates  Florida Otolaryngology Group PA  Florida Otolaryngology Group PA  Sinus & Nasal Institute of Florida PA  Ear, Nose & Throat Surgical Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Surgical Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Surgical Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Surgical Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Surgical Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Surgical Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Surgical Associates  Jeffrey M Laskoff MD  Nemours Children's Clinic Otolaryngology  Nemours Children's Clinic Otolaryngology  James N Endicott MD  David D Hill MD  Trina E Espinola MD PA FACS  Trina E Espinola MD PA FACS  John S Morrow MD PA  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  Ear, Nose & Throat Associates Lakeland, FloridaUpcoming 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 Lakeland
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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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