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Long term grommet
Hi doctor, how long is it normal for fluid to drain from the ear after placing a long-term grommet? At what point should I be concerned if it continues?
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Nothing to worry it may take few weeks (even upto 6 weeks to 12 weeks )for complete treatment for which grommet has been inserted.Nothing to worry. Keep using steroid nasal spray for 1 month....if it doesnot resolve by 2"3 months consult the ENT surgeon for the same.
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There is nothing to be concerned with the grommet . It is a ventilation tube so it will keep your middle ear ventilated . Hence minimal fluid coming is nothing to be concerned about. However make sure it is not excessive fluid and also 3 monthly u can visit ENT docotr and get an otoscopic or endoscopic evaluation of the ear
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Mostly it will resolve in few days to 2 weeks , but if it's continue foul smell, or yellowish green or having associated symptoms like pain fever or hearing worsening, consult your ent surgeon.
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keep ear dry
start antibiotics ear drop if your ent surgeon recommend
may need of ear cleaning if discharge continue
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keep ear dry, donot allow water into ears, keep vaseline smeared cotton plug during head bath. afterthat remove it.
donot use earbuds
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Long term grommet is not problem.
It comes out on its own with healing of tympanic membrane.
You should visit ENT clinic monthly
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Dr. Awani Shrivastava
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Bhopal
Long term grommet is not a problem , it is beneficial for those who suffers from recurrent infections. many a times grommet comes out with healing of tympanic membrane but u need to consult ur ENT quaterly or whenever u catch urti
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Indore
Not a problem.
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