You have been diagnosed with glue ear – it’s a condition where fluid gets stuck in the middle ear because of a malfunctioning Eustachian tube. It’s a common disease among children. The doctor has suggested a grommet surgery – a grommet is a small tube that is placed into the eardrum to stabilize the pressure…

So, your child, or on the off chance you, has glue ear. The doctor has recommended putting a grommet in there through surgery. By now, you probably know what a grommet looks like. The idea of inserting a pipe in your ear sounds scary enough as it is. Thankfully, risks specific to grommet surgeries are…

Grommets are tiny tubes that are surgically placed into the eardrum to help fluid drain and let air into the middle ear – this is a common surgery for people with glue ear – a condition where complications in the eustachian tube trap fluid in the middle ear and make it an ideal home for…

You visited the doctor for your child’s earaches. They diagnosed them with glue ear. The doctors are recommending a grommets surgery if you want a quick recovery. You’re asking yourself – What are grommets? Are there any risks? Are there any alternatives? If I follow the doctor’s decision, how should I prepare? Etc. We’ll be…

Otitis media or middle ear infection is a common reason for children needing to visit doctors. Ear infections often cause feeling pain, swelling, and bursting of the eardrum. Although Otitis Media can resolve on its own without any complications – sometimes it leads to hearing loss and long-term consequences. By age 3, more than 80%…

Paediatricians are doctors who specialise in taking care of children. And if you have a kid, chances are, you’ve already had trips down to a paediatrician before. But sometimes, you might need to zone in a little bit more – especially when your child’s health issue involves their ear, nose, or throat. And if the…