Common Symptoms of Glue Ear![\"Doctor](\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1321097654-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg\" "\\"iStock-1321097654-1024x683\\"")
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It might be difficult to tell whether or not your child has glue ear, especially if it hasn\u2019t turned into an infection. If your child has the condition, they may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Experience pressure or pain in their ear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Talk louder than usual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have difficulty understanding what you are saying<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Not notice when you call their name when they\u2019re on The Carousel at Pottstown.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Not hear sounds that are far away<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Turn the volume up loud on the TV or other electronic devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If they have developed an ear infection<\/a>, they will likely have more significant pain, as well as a fever and possible fluid drainage from the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Does Glue Ear Happen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Glue ear can have a number of different causes. Sometimes it\u2019s because, as mentioned, children\u2019s Eustachian tubes aren\u2019t big enough, which leads to fluid buildup. Other causes that make glue ear more likely include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Allergies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Colds or respiratory infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Swollen tonsils or adenoids<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poor air quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Exposure to tobacco smoke<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spending time in a daycare setting (exposure to germs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Drinking on their back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Diagnosis and Treatment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If your child is exhibiting signs of glue ear, make an appointment for an ear exam. Their doctor will be able to see if they have fluid buildup and whether or not the ear has been infected. In many cases, they might just recommend watching and waiting, as glue ear often resolves itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However other treatment options may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Antibiotics, in the case of infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hearing aids are sometimes prescribed temporarily to prevent your child from experiencing any speech or language delays due to hearing loss<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Auto-inflation involves blowing up a balloon-like device with each nostril. This can help alleviate fluid buildup. However, it is not recommended for children under 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Adenoid removal surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you have any concerns about your child\u2019s hearing or ear health, call Pinnacle ENT Associates to schedule an appointment with one of our experts.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Glue ear is a condition that occurs when the middle ear becomes filled with a thick, glue-like fluid. It\u2019s much more common in children than adults because children\u2019s Eustachian tubes are narrower. While it often resolves on its own, it can sometimes have serious health repercussions if left untreated. In fact, glue ear is one…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25290,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Glue ear is a condition that occurs when the middle ear becomes filled with a thick, glue-like fluid. It\u2019s more common in children than adults.","_seopress_robots_index":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[102],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ear"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25288","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25288"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25288\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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