Tubes question

[cupcakesandpi]

I took DD to the doctor today for an ear recheck. She is 2 & has had on & off ear infections since November. Her ears looked good but the pedi suggested going to see an ear,nose & throat doctor to see if she needs tubes. I don't know what to do. He said kids generally out grow them by 2 but every winter has been like this for her. If your LO has tubes,would you recommend it? How was the surgery?

[sep509bride]

We were also referred to an ENT this winter, but the ENT didn't end up recommending tubes. DD had 3 or 4 ear infections I think, but he felt she would've had 4-6 in a certain amount of time to be a candidate for tubes if I remover correctly. They did do an audiology exam while we were there to make sure she hadn't suffered any hearing loss from the infections - it was easy, not scary at all, and fortunately turned out normal. I think they are supposed to outgrow them by 2 1/2-3, so hopefully we're at the tail end of it, but you could always do the ENT appointment and just see what they have to say.

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We had tubes for hearing loss caused by fluid in the ears, and it was a huge help in his speech. No experience with ear infections though.