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How Can Glue Ear Which May Lead To Hearing Loss Be Treated?

my grandson was 4 yesterday. he lives in spain and they were told about a1 and a half years ago he had glue ear. he had a lot of ear infections and after flying home he always had to see a docter. hes had speech therapy twice a week for the last year and a half in spanish, we did notice a difference in his speech. he had a lot of catching up to do. but since about january, there has been not a lot of change at all . buy the way its like he is a baby learning to talk. im worried hes gon deaf again.
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Hello,

Glue ear or serous otitis media may be due to:

1. Adenoid hypertrophy.
2. Eustachian tube block.
3. Incomplete treatment with antibiotics for middle ear infection.
4. Viral infection. It is more common in the age of 4-8.

Treated with :

1. Antibiotics like amoxicillin with clavulinic acid twice a day for five days.

2. Decongestants like phenylephrine may useful.

3. Myrigotomy to release the pressure and fluid.

4. Aspiration of fluid.

5. Grommet insertion.

If symptoms not improved please consult with your ENT specialist he will examine the present condition and treated you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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How Can Glue Ear Which May Lead To Hearing Loss Be Treated?

Hello, Glue ear or serous otitis media may be due to: 1. Adenoid hypertrophy. 2. Eustachian tube block. 3. Incomplete treatment with antibiotics for middle ear infection. 4. Viral infection. It is more common in the age of 4-8. Treated with : 1. Antibiotics like amoxicillin with clavulinic acid twice a day for five days. 2. Decongestants like phenylephrine may useful. 3. Myrigotomy to release the pressure and fluid. 4. Aspiration of fluid. 5. Grommet insertion. If symptoms not improved please consult with your ENT specialist he will examine the present condition and treated you accordingly. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu