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Myringtomy with Tubes
Postoperative Expectations/ Instructions:
- Discomfort: Pain is usually not a problem after tube insertion. Tylenol® may be given to handle any discomfort, which generally won’t last more than the day of surgery.
- Drainage: Drainage is normal after tube insertion, and usually tapers within a few days of surgery. Bloody drainage is not uncommon either.
- Ear Plugs: While the tubes are in the ear, they need to be kept dry for at least one week following surgery. You can resume swimming in chlorinated water after this time period. Ear plugs or Vaseline® soaked cotton balls need to be used for baths or any other type of water. Earplugs are available at our office or at most drugstores, and due to the low cost, we recommend trying them first. If they don’t fit well, then custom earplugs can be fitted by our audiologists. Please contact our office for more information.
- Ear drops: Eardrops will be given to you after the surgery. Typically, 3 drops are given 3 times a day for 3 days. The ear canal is not straight, so for children, pull the ear down and back to straighten the canal before placing the drops. You can also push on the cartilaginous structure in front of the ear canal to make sure the drops reach deep into the ear.
- Diet: Normal diet may and should be resumed following surgery.
- Fever: Contact our office with any temperature of 102° or higher.
- Follow-up: Follow-up in about 4 weeks after surgery. After this, we will see you back every 6 months. If any questions or concerns arise, please contact our office.
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