Ear tube surgery involves making a small cut in the eardrum and inserting a synthetic tube. An adult might need ear tubes ...

Ear tubes, also known as tympanostomy tubes, are tiny cylindrical devices that are inserted into the eardrum to help drain fluid and prevent infections. While many people may think that ear tubes are ...

Geoffrey T. Harter, M.D. Harter is an ear, nose and throat physician in Roanoke. I would like to clarify and accurately present issues raised in a recent article regarding the potential problems ...

About one million children need ear tube surgery because of frequent ear infections and other problems every year. A new FDA-cleared device called “The Hummingbird” is making the procedure faster and ...

Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a child has a cold, allergy or upper respiratory ...