Ear Tubes Center - Palm Springs, CAPalm Springs 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 Palm Springs * Fragen Plastic Surgery Center  Michael R Gatto MD Inc  Michael R Gatto MD Inc  Desert Ear, Nose & Throat  Desert Ear, Nose & Throat  Desert Ear, Nose & Throat  Desert Ear, Nose & Throat  Desert Orthopaedic Group  Stat Urgent Care  John J Finazzo MD  Gerard Carvalho MD  Richard A Ruiz MD Inc  Children's Specialists Otolaryngology  Children's Specialists Otolaryngology  Children's Specialists Otolaryngology  Children's Specialists Otolaryngology  ENT Doctors  ENT Doctors  Loma Linda University Otolaryngology  Loma Linda University Otolaryngology  Loma Linda University Otolaryngology  Loma Linda University Otolaryngology  Loma Linda University Otolaryngology  Loma Linda University Otolaryngology  Loma Linda University Otolaryngology  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Riverside Medical Clinic  Hendrik J DeJager MD  William W Goral Jr. MD  ENT Doctors  Robert I Kaplan MD  Gary Feinberg MD  Graybill Medical Group Inc  Timothy T Jung MD  Patrick Fitzgerald MD  Patrick Fitzgerald MD  Rancho Ear Nose & Throat  Marc Lebovits MD  Marc Lebovits MD  ENT Associates  ENT Associates  Amar Medical Associates  Amar Medical Associates  Robert Tsou MD  Carl Greek MD & James Kalkanis MD  Carl Greek MD & James Kalkanis MD  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Mira Mesa East  San Diego Sleep & Sinus Clinic  Mario S Yco MD  Childrens ENT of San Diego  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Mira Mesa East  Pacific ENT  Scripps Clinic ENT, Head & Neck Surgery  Del Mar Med  Stuart A McCarthy MD  Stuart A McCarthy MD  ENT Associates of San Diego  ENT Associates of San Diego  Montra Kanok MD & Natee Poopat MD  Montra Kanok MD & Natee Poopat MD  UCSD Outpatient Center  UCSD Head & Neck Surgery  UCSD Head & Neck Surgery  UCSD Head & Neck Surgery  Coastal ENT Medical Group  Edgar H Ling MD  Mahmood Mahdavi MD  California Hearing and Balance Center  Phillip R Wells MD  Senta Clinic  Theodore M Mazer MD  Senta Clinic  Senta Clinic  Louis Watson MD  Head & Neck Associates  Head & Neck Associates  Head & Neck Associates  Orange Coast Sinus Center  Head & Neck Associates  Head & Neck Associates  Scripps Clinic ENT, Head & Neck Surgery  Scripps Clinic ENT, Head & Neck Surgery  Marc E Kramer MD  Keith A Jackson MD  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Otolaryngology  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Otolaryngology  Robert Habbestad MD  Orange County Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Orange County Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Orange County Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Esrafil Abedi MD  Harrison M Robbins MD  UCSD Moores Cancer Center Hematology Oncology  Center For Cosmetic Surgery  Drs Grant & Miya  Drs Grant & Miya  Hillcrest Head & Neck Associates  Hillcrest Head & Neck Associates  James Bush MD Palm Springs, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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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 TubesCleft Palate and Cleft Lip IntroductionCleft lip and cleft palate are facial and oral malformations that occur very early in pregnancy, while the baby is developing inside its mother. Clefting results when there is not enough tissue in the mouth or lip area, and the tissue that is available does not join together properly. A cleft lip is a physical split or separation of the two sides of the upper lip and appears as a narrow opening or gap in the skin of the upper lip. This separation often extends beyond the base of the nose and includes the bones of the upper jaw and/or upper gum. A cleft palate is a split or opening in the roof of the mouth. A cleft palate can involve the hard palate (the bony front portion of the roof of the mouth), and/or the soft palate (the soft back portion of the roof of the mouth). Cleft lip and cleft palate can occur on one or both sides of the mouth. Because the lip an... Other Related Ear Tubes ArticlesEmergency Contact for Palm Springs
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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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