Glue ear

Grommet surgery in adults: What to expect

Por Miss Laura Harrison
2024-04-26

Grommet surgery, also known as tympanostomy or ventilation tube insertion, is a common procedure that's aimed to treat glue ear in adults. If you’re an adult with glue ear and you're considering grommet surgery, you may have questions about the procedure and what to expect. Leading adult and paediatric consultant ENT surgeon Miss Laura Harrison answers the main questions you might have before undergoing grommet surgery in this informative article. Ver más

Adenoid surgery for children: what to expect

Por Mr Julian Hamann
2024-04-26

The adenoids are lumps of lymphoid tissue that sit at the back of the nose. They are present in childhood, but in most cases disappear by adulthood. They are part of the immune system and play a role in fighting infections, but sometimes they can cause more harm than good. Mr Julian Hamann, a top paediatric otolaryngologist, explains adenoid surgery in children and what parents can expect. Ver más

Glue ear – the FAQs answered

Por Mr Sam Khemani
2024-04-26

Glue ear is a build-up of liquid in the middle ear. Glue ear is so common that 8 out of 10 children will experience it and it usually affects children under the age of seven. Mr Sam Khemani, an experienced ENT surgeon, answers some FAQs on this common childhood health problem. Ver más

What can I do to help my child with glue ear?

Por Mr Michael Kuo
2024-04-25

Mr Michael Kuo explains the options available when it comes to treating a case of glue ear that isn’t clearing up by itself. Ver más