{"id":159,"date":"2019-06-24T19:31:28","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T23:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entofga.fm1.dev\/ear\/ear-tubes\/"},"modified":"2020-02-07T11:47:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T16:47:00","slug":"ear-tubes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/ear\/ear-tubes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ear Tubes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you\u2019re a parent, it probably comes as no surprise that middle ear infections<\/a> are common in children, particularly those between the ages of six months and two years. Known as otitis media, these are caused by a number of factors, both physical and environmental. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most ear infections clear up on their\u00a0own, or\u00a0are treated with antibiotics. But in some children, they can become a chronic problem that causes other issues<\/a>, such as delays in speech development and learning. For these children, ear tubes may be recommended.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n