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My 2 year old had his first ear infection less than a month ago. Our pediatrician says he needs tubes. Isn't that early?

Related Topics: Ears, Toddler, Ear Infection
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You are correct. It is early...most ENTs wait THREE MONTHS of persistent middle ear fluid before even considering tubes as a therapeutic approach. A week-and-a-half is nothing...many children with a middle ear infection will have some residual fluid for a while, so we just "watch and wait," unless your child has profound hearing loss or other health issues.

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