Ear Tubes Center - New Brunswick, NJNew Brunswick 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 New Brunswick * University Otolaryngology Associates  University Otolaryngology Associates  Glasgold Group  Glasgold Group  Glasgold Group  David F Ahmadi MD  Ferne Lavine MD  Otolaryngology Associates of Central New Jersey  Otolaryngology Associates of Central New Jersey  Pei-Shiu Lin MD  Advanced Otolaryngology Associates  Advanced Otolaryngology Associates  Advanced Otolaryngology Associates  Freehold ENT Associates  Ear Nose & Throat Group of Central New Jersey  Ear Nose & Throat Group of Central New Jersey  Ear Nose & Throat Group of Central New Jersey  Ramakumar V Rayasam MD  Specialists in Ear Nose & Throat  Specialists in Ear Nose & Throat  Gerald Scott MD  George Beecher MD  P N Aruna MD  Aldonia Swamy MD & Govind Swamy MD  Vincente T Zapanta MD  Middlesex Ear Nose & Throat  Ear Nose & Throat Care  Somerville Ear, Nose & Throat  Somerville Ear, Nose & Throat  Somerville Ear, Nose & Throat  Westfield Ear Nose & Throat Surgical Associates  Westfield Ear Nose & Throat Surgical Associates  Westfield Ear Nose & Throat Surgical Associates  Nassau Ear, Nose & Throat  Nassau Ear, Nose & Throat  Summit Medical Group ENT & Allergy  Summit Medical Group ENT & Allergy  Summit Medical Group ENT & Allergy  Summit Medical Group ENT & Allergy  Princeton Otolaryngology Associates PA  Frederick C Ezon MD  Eugenie Brunner MD PA  West Scharf Conte & Bastianelli DO  West Scharf Conte & Bastianelli DO  West Scharf Conte & Bastianelli DO  West Scharf Conte & Bastianelli DO  West Scharf Conte & Bastianelli DO  Stephen Freifeld MD  Princeton Ear Nose & Throat  John J Starke MD  Associates in ENT & Allergy PA  Associates in ENT & Allergy PA  Raimundo L Obregon MD  Balance Disorder Center of NJ  Holmdel Medical Group Inc  Dione Williams MD  Justin Bergman MD  Center for Allergy Ear Nose & Throat  Paul Rossos MD  Morristown Otolaryngology Group LLC  ENT Specialists of Morristown LLC  ENT Specialists of Morristown LLC  ENT Specialists of Morristown LLC  Morristown Otolaryngology Group LLC  ENT Specialists of Morristown LLC  Howard M Berg MD  Sapna Brahmbhatt MD  Associates In Otolaryngology  Associates In Otolaryngology  Associates In Otolaryngology  Associates In Otolaryngology  Associates In Otolaryngology  Sharir Raz MD  Eric M Joseph MD  Derek S Lee MD  ENT & Facial Plastic Surgical Associates Ltd  ENT & Facial Plastic Surgical Associates Ltd  ENT & Facial Plastic Surgical Associates Ltd  James A Boozan MD  Chetan S Shah MD  Malayandi Raja MD  University Physician Ear Nose & Throat  UMDNJ Plastic Surgery  University Physician Ear Nose & Throat  Ronald Halweil MD  Atif Z Ghander MD  Atlantic ENT  ENT and Allergy Associates LLP  ENT and Allergy Associates LLP  ENT and Allergy Associates LLP  ENT and Allergy Associates LLP  Randolph Otolaryngology PC  Carlos Gomez MD  Ahmad Farzad MD  North Jersey ENT Associates  North Jersey ENT Associates  North Jersey ENT Associates  Joon King J Tan MD  Lloyd Zbar MD  Family ENT & Allergy Associates New Jersey New Brunswick, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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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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