Otitis Media

Learn how to successfully use the Hummingbird ear tube device in the office setting with step-by-step guidance from pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Shelagh Cofer.

In-office ear tube placement is gaining popularity among parents due to its convenience. Skipping a pre-operative appointment, avoiding fasting and anesthesia, and having both the consultation and procedure done on the same day makes it an efficient option. But how can parents determine if this approach is right for them?

Eustachian tube balloon dilation is a more effective, root cause-targeting alternative to repeated tympanostomy tube placement for eustachian tube dysfunction. This article covers the indications and contraindications of balloon dilation in pediatric eustachian tube dysfunction.

Balloon dilation can drastically improve eustachian tube function, but success depends on precise technique and deliberate post-op care to avoid complications. This article explains how to measure success after eustachian tube balloon dilation and how to avoid complications.

The eustachian tubes are crucial for equalizing pressure and draining fluids from the middle ear. There are significant differences that exist between adult and pediatric eustachian tubes, mainly in anatomy, etiology, and how to assess them.

Until recently, pediatric ear tube insertion has required a trip to the operating room. Join Dr. Jordan Schramm and BackTable ENT to learn more about the Tula ear tube system, which enables ENTs to insert ear tubes in-office.

In-office ear tube placement allows for no general anesthesia and potentially lower costs to families, but also brings challenges. ENT Dr. Jordan Schramm shares how he does in-office ear tube placements.

Learn about complications after ear tube surgery, including clogged ear tubes, blood clot in ear after tubes, mucus in ear tube, and tube otorrhea.