Precautions & Treatments

Hearing loss due to Otosclerosis (bony growth around the small bone in middle ears )can be treated either by installing a hearing aid or through a surgical process called stapedotomy (artificial prosthesis is strategically positioned inside the ear)

Serous Otitis Media (Fluid in ears) in children is treated by facilitating ventilation of middle ear to destroy underlying infection or in serious cases by a surgical treatment is myringotomy grommet. In adults, Serous Otitis Media is caused by sinusitis (Sinus infection), adenoiditis (inflammation of adenoid tissue) or mass behind the nose.

Sudden loss of hearing can occur due to trauma, viral infection, blood flow compromises or tumours, or side effects of some medication. If there is a sudden loss of hearing, then visit an ENT Specialist without delay.

If there is blockage of the ear due to wax, never use an earbud to clear it, as they just push the ear wax deeper and makes things worse.

To reduce the risk of a child getting ear infection following precautions can be taken: –

1.Do not smoke around children.

2.Breastfed babies have higher immunity than bottle-fed babies.

3.Make sure to bottle feed a baby in a sitting position. Feeding a child lying down can get the milk flowing into the baby’s middle ear and cause infections.

4.Remain alert towards allergies.