Hearing Tubes
Recurrent ear infections are common in younger children and can be painful. A recent study has shown that 75% of children have at least one ear infection by the time they are three years old. For children who have regularly occurring ear infections, our providers have helped 1000’s of kids overcome this painful condition. While standard ear tube placement has been very helpful, the preparation for these procedures can take out a parent’s busy schedule and the process can be a miserable experience for the whole family. Some of that includes pre-operative preparation like fasting before the surgery, a full day of a post surgery observation, operating room reservations and other additional costs (insurance coverage may vary).
Today there are procedures like the Hummingbird Procedure which makes pediatric tube placement painless and greatly reduces the stress and complications associated with ear infection treatments.
Hummingbird Ear Tubes Procedure
Ear tubes can be an option for children who have regularly occurring ear infections. These simple devices help quickly drain fluids behind the ear drum, which would otherwise build up and lead to ear painful infections. Ear tube placement had been a challenge in the past for many reasons to all involved, but especially the parents who must comfort the child. Today the operation of inserting ear tubes is both more accurate and may not require use of general anesthesia. It also significantly reduces the costs for things like an operating room. Options like the Hummingbird Procedure offer a great alternative to conventional ear tube surgery.
To learn more about this FDA approved and safe ear tube option, contact our office at (704) 703-1080 or use our Online Form to schedule a visit, and learn all the great options your child has for remedying their ear infections.
