If your child has frequent ear infections, your child's doctor may recommend ear tube surgery. It's the most common childhood surgery performed with anesthesia. More than half a million children in ...

Thousands of kids in Colorado get ear tubes every year. It's one of the most common pediatric procedures, even though it can get expensive and requires general anesthesia. But, that's now changing at ...

An ear tube insertion is when a doctor inserts tiny tubes, known as tympanostomy tubes or grommets, into the eardrum to reduce the occurrence of ear infections and allow drainage of excess fluids. The ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- More than a million kids receive ear tubes each year. It's one of the most common pediatric procedures, despite the cost and need for general anesthesia -- but that's changing.

It’s easy to complain about modern medicine, what with the fluorescently-lit waiting rooms, healthcare debates, the list goes on. But truth is, we have it pretty good. Just think: in the 1940s you ...

Pediatric ear tube surgeries historically have been performed in the operating room (OR) under general anesthesia. However, the procedure can be safely and effectively performed in an office setting ...

If you’re dealing with earwax buildup, it’s important to clear it as soon as possible. If not, it may eventually lead to a more serious condition like an ear infection. Microsuction earwax removal, ...

There are many different causes of ear drainage. The most common type of draining from the ear is earwax, which keeps the ear clean and healthy. Other types of drainage and discharge include blood, ...

Congenital atresia ear reconstruction is a surgical procedure to create an ear canal in children born without one. The procedure aims to improve hearing and the appearance of the ear. Congenital ...

NEWBERRY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Ear infections in children can be painful, and are very common. If a child gets too many in a short period, ear tubes are often the answer. Usually, the procedure is ...