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Ear Infections & Ear Tube Placement

More than 80 percent of children will suffer from an ear infection by age 3. When infections become  too frequent, a safe and common solution is the placement of ear tubes (ventilation tubes) in the eardrum.

If your child experiences any of the following signs or symptoms, it’s time to be evaluated by a pediatric ENT doctor:

• three or more ear infections in six months or more than four in a year
• ear infections that do not easily clear or respond to treatment
• hearing loss or suspected trouble hearing
• speech delays due to hearing problems
• persistent ear pain or discomfort

The Procedure

Ear tube surgeries at Children’s ENT take place at Children’s of Mississippi Sanderson Tower in state-of-the-art surgical suites. The surgery is performed by one of our board-certified pediatric ENTs with the support of a pediatric anesthesiologists and surgical support team who focus solely on the care of kids.

Learn more about what to expect following surgery and post-surgical ear tube care.

Learn more about the procedure at the video below: