My dd had a string of ear infections during the past winter when she started pre-school at 3 yrs old. We went ahead and had her adnoids out and the tubes put in. I am very thankful that we are not needing antibiotics every other week and are not up all night anymore. The downfall I have seen thus far is that she does not seem to be hearing any better. She asks us to repeat ourselves all the time. We have a follow up next week, so we will see.
Anyway, I wanted to tell you that we have a family history of sinus/ear problems. I myself have persistant sinus infections as does my mother along with fluid in her ears. My ENT said I have non-allergic rhionitis (sp?) so anything that someone else my be allergic to can set my sinuses into high gear even if I am not allergic. I think this along with a small inner ear canal may be to blame. I think if they are considering the temporary tubes I myself would try it and see if those don't help until the inner ear develops more and maybe can drain on its own. Which is what I am hoping my DD's will do when her tubes do fall out.
Whatever you decide good luck and thanks for listening to my ramble. LOL
Anyway, I wanted to tell you that we have a family history of sinus/ear problems. I myself have persistant sinus infections as does my mother along with fluid in her ears. My ENT said I have non-allergic rhionitis (sp?) so anything that someone else my be allergic to can set my sinuses into high gear even if I am not allergic. I think this along with a small inner ear canal may be to blame. I think if they are considering the temporary tubes I myself would try it and see if those don't help until the inner ear develops more and maybe can drain on its own. Which is what I am hoping my DD's will do when her tubes do fall out.
Whatever you decide good luck and thanks for listening to my ramble. LOL
