Reply #15: I have had a few pairs put in my ears as an adult.

[davsand]

I have structural problems with my Eustachian tubes, and those drain tubes make a HUGE difference for me. They didn't DO that when I was a kid, and I never had them until I was pregnant with my daughter and came up with the ear infection from hell. They couldn't get it to clear up, and finally, my doc sent me to an ENT who put tubes in that afternoon.

As an adult, I was able to sit there while they made a small incision in my eardrum and put the tubes in. (They do numb it first...) A kid, however, they put to sleep so there is no issue with anybody squirming around or moving. It isn't complicated, nor is it anything that will take more than just a few minutes to do. It will also probably make your kid's life a LOT easier.

I'd suggest some Tylenol for the little guy for a couple of days after--ears do not like being messed with--but much beyond that he'll do fine as long as you keep water out.

I know it is easy to say and impossible to do, but try not to worry--he's gonna be fine.

:hug:




Laura