Ear Grommets in Children

Ears help us hear. They are not just the visible pinna that we see, but is divided into the outer ear, middle ear and the inner ear. The middle ear is the space that is filled with air. This air is replaced all the time, the minute one swallows something. The Eustachian tube is connected to the nose and thus, the air is replaced. However, due to poor functioning of the Eustachian tube or an infection, presence of irritants or adenoid enlargement, fluid builds up instead of air in the middle ear. This condition is known as glue ear. In order to treat glue ear, doctors suggest placing ear grommets. We shall discuss ear grommets in children in the following paragraphs and even have a look at what is glue ear.