Hello and hope you are doing well.
There are tubes called ‘Eustachian tubes’ which connect the middle ear to the throat, this balances the air pressure in the ears. This tube can get blocked due to infections/allergic reactions of the throat, which can give lead to a feeling of fullness in the ears. This is referred to as glue ears. This is more common in children. Decongestants, steroid nasal sprays and antihistamine medications may help clear the tubes and facilitate drainage. If this fails then minor surgery, which involves placing small tubes, known as grommets, in the ear. Grommets can help drain fluid out of the middle ear.
A grommet will help to keep the eardrum open for several months. As the eardrum starts to heal, the grommet will slowly be pushed out of the eardrum and will eventually fall out. This process happens naturally and should not be painful. Most grommets will fall out from 9 to 15 months after being inserted.
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What are vent tubes and how long do vent tubes last? Have you heard of stenting your tubes? I did get my ear drained by an ENT Doctor. Thank you for your time.
better to get the vent tubes for a time ,but if it is only one side then look for ENT consult as its unusual to have recurrent in adults. u can fly with tubes in ear.