Post Op Ear Tubes: can you swim, when can you fly, how do you use ear drops
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- After Ear Tubes: can you swim, when can you fly, how do you use ear drops
Summary:
Typically no water precautions necessary. If and only if you get pain or drainage from the ears with water exposure (rare) do you need ear plugs.
Altitude changes, flights, drives should not cause any discomfort even immediately after the procedure.
Most tubes come out on their own in 1.5 years or so but may need to be taken out if they are still in place 3 years after they are placed.
Most ears with tubes need to be evaluated every 4-6 months until they come out.
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I’ve had my tube in my left ear for more than 24 years. I’ve had many doctors look in my ear and not notice the tube. I’m currently 27 years old and I have an appointment to have it removed in one week. My ENT said they noticed granulation. I’ll try to keep everyone updated. Wish me luck and pray for me
You'll do great!
Update; the doctor successfully removed the tube and mentioned that I didn’t have to have a graph to replace the hole and everything looks great for now.
@@cynthiataylor3172 thank you
Brother, did the ear pressure go away from you after placing the tube?
@@صفرون yes it even drained a bit the first day.
Since I had my ear tube placed 1 month ago, I have had nonstop erections. Can I get an ear tube placed in my other ear for stamina?
Thank you! Getting mine end of this month and can’t wait to not get ear block easily anymore
let me know if it solve your question please!
Im a pilot with ear pressure.
I am not medical doctor, but I am PhD in Fluid Dynamics. A very viscous fluid will Not flow through a tiny whole. The required pressure for that should be enormous! Please check Darcy's law (that's the core of my PhD).
This procedure will only work if the accumulated fluid remains with a viscosity near water values. Said so, if it gets infected again and the fluid increases its viscosity (toward pus or ear wax) it is completely useless. What is your opinion to this Doctor Gene Liu?
I have been dealing with eustachean tube dysfunction and experiencing hearing loss that I figure must be tied to that. Last week I went in to an ENT and we started the procedure for installing an ear tube, he asked if my hearing had gotten better after he made the incision. I told him it got worse, which it did, but some of this could be due to the position my body was in. I have noticed that short term hearing loss has occurred with me if I lay down or if I sleep. Sometimes if I sleep in a chair, I do not experience this. I am very concerned that either something is being overlooked that could be treated and also that what I will experience is permanent or long term hearing loss. It terrifies me honestly.
Hi friend you was the same problem like me,i'm waiting for my next appointment...
I just had my tube inserted the other day. My hearing is worse, very muffled, but my ear finally drained after 4 months of liquid being blocked. Hope it's just due to the procedure done recently.
Since having ear tubes since 2017, I’ve experienced loud ringing, gushing, pain and muffled hearing, my doctors haven’t been helpful 😔
Hmm, something's not quite right. That shouldn't happen from tubes. This would suggest that there is something else going on with the ears (or tissues around the ear) that are causing ongoing symptoms.
I’m not sure if you’ll see this but I hope you do. My left ear tube (T shaped, long term) stopped working because there is some kind of blockage. When I use an otoscope, I can see something that looks almost like a bubble, but it’s too light and looks like a solid object. I’ve experienced a ring of fried ear fluid crusting off of the outer part of the tube, so I know that my ear fluid has the ability to dry up. Do you think it could have dried up in my ear tube slowly over time and caused a blockage? I’ve had these tubes for about 7 months.
Hey, I hope you managed to get some help. I got my tubes inserted not even 2 weeks ago and my right tube got blocked. Had it flushed out on Friday with a saline rinse and prescribed more eardrops but I'm still feeling totally blocked up and in pain. With ear tubes, the fluid in the middle ear space will begin to dry up as air passes through the tube, which can cause blockages as mucus hardens. I really hope I don't have another blockage - I feel awful.
@@amylouise208 If I were you I wouldn’t flush it out with saline water.. I’m not 100% sure but I don’t know if flushing saline water through your ears while you have ear tubes is good for your inner ear. Filling your ear with fluid will probably cause pain. I remember when I had ear drops it caused me pain because of all the drainage and crackling, and those weren’t even supposed to be bad for my ears. But that’s just my experience.
Also I am getting new ear tubes out in soon, because the ones I have right now are way too long AND a bit narrow. Maybe you need the same, maybe not. I wish you luck!
@@zango3134 Hi Zango, it was my surgeon who flushed my ear with a saline solution and he used a microsuction tool at the same time to remove the solution from my ear and the blockage straight away. The only thing I've been using in my ears is ciprofloflaxin ear drops, nothing else 👍
Done ear tube insert for my son on march 2023 until now his ear drum still have hole, not yet cure and after done the surgery there is some discharges (watery) coming out from the ear drum. He is 10 now can you guide me
I fear this more than dentist
Hello to all. I had ear tube put in left ear 3 and half weeks ago, but it still feels clogged and can't pick up bass or low frequencies. I was wondering if anyone out there had same issue? and if you did how long did it take to get better? I am thinking of calling my ENT and asking him if he can remove it.
I definitely need to ask my 1 year old's doctor about swimming since he has weekly lessons, and is scheduled for tubes. Thanks for letting me know that often he can go in the water, but of course I need to ask the doctor performing his procedure.
My son had myringotomy done in England, but after 2 weeks he was suffering from pain already. I checked his ear myself and it's full off yellow puss behind the eardrum.
Dr referred me to the ent I have right tube disfunction, fluid that wont drain so I have bulging ear drums no fun
Im so scared of going deaf from this ☹️ like I'm trying not to cry cuz they say i probably need them
I was suposed to have it done in two days but I resceduled for two weeks later. I'm so terrified of them doing it but the fluid keeps building up in my eardrum.
Hey my 2 year old is getting tubes in his ears next month. 😢 do you know how they remove them? Or do they dissolve on there own
My daughter gets them next week . After a year they’re suppose come out in their owjn
When I was child, they fell out on their own. I found one of them in my hair one day.
Make sure to use the ear plugs in the bath and pool. Or the time laying down on their side to drain out the water will be very painful.
I'm due to get tubes next week i have really bad anxiety could you please tell me how bad the pain could possibly be? Will my hearing be more sensitive? Are there any risks that could occur after the surgery? Can i use my earbuds?
How'd you go?
how did yours go
For adults it's easy to treat symptoms after grommets surgery, but smaller children, age 1yr, cannot explain wat they feel!! So wat symptoms must parents look for and how can it be treated? Would the child loose her appetite? Altitude sometimes block our ears, adults do different things to unblock! Obviously, the child can feel there's something in her ear and try to take it out, by using the finger, won't that cause infection in the outer ear, which could spread into the inner ear, rem childrens fingers are not always clean! How long will a one year old child, take to heal, adjust and go back to her usual playful ways? Thanks.
I just got tubes installed 2 days ago and I cannot hear bass/low frequencies !!! Will my hearing come back !?!? Anyone else had this happen !?
I had surgery done yestrday...have same issue...did it get better for u now?
I'm the same..had my surgery yesterday. Did it get better for either of you?
@@kaitlyndelioglanis3794so did it get better for u?
Do adults really need that I mean the ear canal diameter is more than enought for drainage.. during medieval times or maybe during ancient times they just blow their nose
I’ve had my tubes since the 2nd grade I’m ending my sophomore year of high school
dose the whole side of your face hurt you
REALLY NEED YOUR HELP
Hi Dr,
Thank you for sharing this video. I would like to ask you regarding my grommet insertion, I had this ear tube procedure yesterday. However, the ear tube is not being placed properly at my ear drum.
Accidentally, the doctor dropped the tube behind the ear drum. Do you have any suggestion, how to remove it from the middle ear, or is there any possibility that it will come out by itself through Eustachian tube?
What is the worst case if it stays there?
Hopefully you can help me. Thank you Dr .
I'm sorry to hear about your issue. There is nothing immediately dangerous about a small piece of plastic behind the eardrum. It can certainly be annoying. Over time, it can also become a source of inflammation and problems. There is no chance that it will come out on its own. Many docs would choose to remove this, and it would require a larger incision in the eardrum in order to take it out. Some people can tolerate this in the office awake. Other people need to be sedated.
I had ear tubes as a child. But I still get ear infection all the time it’s probably because I’m a competitive swimmer and I’m always in a pool. I can’t get ear plugs because my ear canel is curved.
I just got tubes in my ear today, im 39. It wasnt bad! I had a nurse talking to me, and it was tolerable and quick. They also numbed my ears before.
1 or both ears? And what were ur symptoms and did the eartube help? Thanks
Had tubes placed a year ago. Left tube left small hole doctor said she was gonna leave it alone so it would act like the tube. Recently she cleared me to go swimming. Waited a month since she told me I could try and swim went to the water park today now my ear feels clogged and very painful trying to go see her tomorrow what could be causing this pain and water in ear I’m going tomorrow but it’s very painful at the moment and can’t seem to get all the water out or the pain to relax
Hey doc , i get some kind of pressure build-up in my ears when im in a plane or driving the car down the hill . This means i need to get air tubes?? Please , help me doc!!
Maybe. The real issue is to understand why this is happening. The tubes bypass the problem, treats the symptom, and don't last forever. The goal is to find and treat the underlying causes. Tubes are usually a last resort.
@@GeneLiuMD thank you very much doc . So i need to consult an ENT for this? He will tell me why it is happening and tell me to how to cure it . Thanks again doc !!
@@thelaw11 He or she should definitely be able to investigate the potential underlying issues. Best of luck to you
Too much talk no pictures lol😂😂
What about the ear is not closed after the tube falls out ? What can you do
you have to get surgery to fix that
I make valsava with grommets with both ears, bc a ifeel fluid, it is dangerous? Help
How are you feeling now
So is it normal not to able to hear bass or low frequency tones?
I am in the same boat as you currently 2 days after surgery ! Did the bass/low frequencie come back to you ??! If so how long did it take ?? I’m losing my mind lol
@boonboon9118 Yes, finally after about 1 month and ½.
Thanks for response man you helped my anxiety so much !! Im only on day 3 after getting tubes so I will try calm down and give it time.@@Rodan1975
Can u swim with ear tubes
Thanks for sharing...
You're welcome! I hope it was helpful
I had a tube placed in one ear last Monday. I still have the feeling of fullness and muffled ear. What is causing this and will it resolve? I was instructed to take drops for only 3 days.
@tesha, feeling the same! Did you find relief? My doctors office has been less then helpful in telling me things other then “give it a little more time”
Did this resolve after a little while?
@@sarahmendoza8628 I feel the same, just go the tubes yesterday. Did it get better for you?
Hey did it get better for you? I hope you feel better now!
Hi I got my tubes yesterday did the muffling go away and do u hear better or do U hear your voice different?
Thank you Dr.
thanks doc
Thanks doc
Thank you☺
Thank you for a clear explanation about tubes in adults. You really calmed down
it's Ben 2 yrs since I got my tubes and the doctor says unless it's there for 5 they won't do anything
For most children, we expect them to eventually outgrow the need for tubes. Thus, leaving in tubes longer with some of the risks involved does not usually make sense beyond the 2-3 year mark in most situations. In adults, because the underlying reasons for needing tubes can vary greatly, the duration that we leave tubes in also vary. Some people even need "permanent" tubes or perforations in the eardrum. 5 years may make sense in rare situations, yet is not typical. Definitely something you could dive into a little deeper with your doctor.
Gene Liu, MD, MMM thanks I got them because I simply had a moderate problem with ear infections
I'm getting ear tubes soon. I'm extremely nervous for a flight I have days after due to my ears. Can someone please tell me what there experience was like when flying with ear tubes? Was it painful or normal popping?
From a pressure standpoint, you could fly the same day that you get tubes placed. With a patent tube, it is impossible to have pressure build up. Try inflating a car tire that has a hole in it...
Gene Liu, MD, MMM Thank you for responding! It relieves my anxiety a bit knowing everything will be ok.
@GeneLiuMD can myringotomy done without tube for adults to remove fluid
Hi. I got my myringotomy with ear tubes for my right ear just today. I notice that I've been hearing airlike sounds in the ear (it also sounds like I'm in a water drum) after my procedure. And it has been that for 3 hours. Is this normal? How many days should I wait before I feel hearing improvements? Though I felt less pressure in my ear now. Thanks.
How is it now? Having a tube (or a hole in the ear drum) can allow air to flow through.
So I guess that's normal? I still hear the same way Sir. This airlike sensation has been occuring for 2 days since the surgery.
@@ajanastacio02 Hey I feel the same, did it get better for you?
@@AK-om3gn Hey there - so I just got an ear tube placed in my right ear yesterday and since then, my hearing in that ear is SO muffled! The ENT says there's nothing that can be done and hopefully it will go away. Did it go away for you??
@LC-xu6cn did it go away for u