The needs for tonsil,adenoid and ventilating tube

[shamree]

Hello,
I've a 5 years old daughter. She always has a running nose and
lately complaining about her ear.
We brought her to a ENT doctor and he's done some hearing test - using Y metal equipment (vibration) and concluded that my daughter use the bone instead of the ear drum. During his inspection he also noticed that there is infection in her ear.
He recommended my daughter for an operation and it's involving
1. removal of tonsil
2. removal of adenoid - (partly ?)
3. insertion of ventilating tube
Would appreciate very much if you could share your view and explain/comment on the needs and purpose of the above item.
FYI, she used to take nasal spray, ventolin (2 puff 2X/day), inflammide (200 mcg - 1 puff daily)
Thank you.

[blondie72]

I found this on the internet.  I hope it helps.  I have had a neice and a nephew who have had tubes early on.  It is really very common and really not much to worry about.  The biggest thing is....Keeping water out of the ears with tubes.  I am sorry your poor little girl has to go through this.  I also have a 5 yr old and hate to see her in any pain.  Good Luck.

Many children, especially those between the ages of 6 months and 6 years, get middle ear infections (otitis media). Children who attend day care are particularly susceptible, while older children experience ear infections less frequently. Ear infections are relatively easy to treat. Most of the time if the ear is inflamed and painful, your child's doctor will prescribe medication - generally an antibiotic. If your child has had multiple, resistant ear infections that aren't getting better, or has evidence of hearing loss or speech delay, your doctor may suggest ear tube surgery (tympanostomy tubes). Approximately 2 million tympanostomy tubes are placed in children in the United States yearly.

Otitis Media
Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear. The middle ear is a grape-sized, air-filled cavity located behind the eardrum. When the eardrum vibrates, tiny bones in the middle ear also vibrate and transmit the sound signals to the inner ear, where nerves relay the signals to the brain. A small tubelike tunnel called the Eustachian tube serves to equalize the air pressure between the outside world and the middle ear. When your ears "pop" while yawning or swallowing, your Eustachian tubes are adjusting the air pressure in your middle ear.

Bacteria and viruses can enter the middle ear through the Eustachian tube. The resulting infection, particularly if it is a bacterial infection, causes the middle ear to fill with fluid and sometimes pus. Pressure from this buildup pushes on the eardrum, causing pain. Because the eardrum cannot vibrate, your child may experience a temporary hearing loss. With treatment, a bacterial source of infection is stopped and your child's hearing is quickly restored. Without proper treatment, however, chronic ear infections can lead to long-term damage of the eardrum or the bones of the middle ear, and even permanent hearing impairment. Even temporary periods of hearing loss in young children can cause delays in speech development and learning.