Glue Ear in Children

Glue ear is when thick fluid fills the space behind the eardrum, making sounds muffled—like being underwater

A blocked Eustachian tube, often after a cold, causes fluid buildup in the middle ear

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Symptoms include muffled hearing, mild earache, or turning up the TV volume frequently

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Blowing up a balloon with the nose can help open the Eustachian tube and drain fluid

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A grommet tube is inserted to drain fluid and restore hearing—it’s safe and effective

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Reduce background noise and use face-to-face communication to help your child hear better.

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