Middle Ear Infection & Middle Ear Effusion - Causes & Treatment

Middle Ear Infection: Overview and More

How to Drain Ear & Sinus Fluid

How to Drain Ear Fluid with Home, OTC, and Medical Treatment Options

Myringotomy is the creation of an incision in the ear drum to allow drainage of fluid buildup in the middle ear. It is often done to correct hearing loss or to drain infected pus. A tympanostomy tube is placed to keep the myringotomy open for a few months to guarantee that drainage continues until the eustachian tube starts draining the middle ear again. Dr. Tim A. Fife, Ear|Nose|Throat with Sacramento ENT (http://www.sacent.com) performs the procedure. Part 1: Dr. Fife explains the cause of the

A close-up 3D animation illustrating the intricate structure of the human ear ossicles and middle ear anatomy.

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