Glue ear
Specialty of Otolaryngology / ENT
This condition is caused when the middle ear fills with fluid, usually mucus. It can cause hearing impairment and usually clears up by itself, but may need treatment if it goes on for longer than three months after which grommets can be placed to aid the drainage. It's a common cause of temporary deafness in children, and factors like infection, parents smoking and being formula fed as a baby have been linked to this condition.
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Glue ear – the FAQs answered
By Mr Sam Khemani
2019-02-15
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. See more
What is glue ear and how is it treated?
By Mr Ravinder Singh Natt
2019-02-02
Glue ear is a common condition that affects 80% of children at some point in their life. It’s easy to diagnose and can be treated, but it’s important to recognise it early on, since any hearing impairment can affect the development of your child. Consultant ENT surgeon Mr Ravinder Natt explains the symptoms of glue ear, and how it is treated. See more
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Mr Prince Modayil
Otolaryngology / ENTExpert in:
- Paediatric ENT
- Sinusitis
- Tonsillitis
- Adenoids
- Glue ear
- Sleep apnoea
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Mr Sam Khemani
Otolaryngology / ENTExpert in:
- Sinusitis
- Tonsillitis
- Paediatric ENT
- Glue ear
- Nasal polyps
- Hearing loss