About Ear Infections

Every parent knows the helpless feeling that comes from consoling a child with an ear infection (otitis media). Although many ear infections clear up on their own, some do not. And some children get them all the time. Medtronic is committed to helping these kids receive safe, effective treatment. With chronic ear infections, the physical structure of the child's ears, nose, and throat may be the problem. In these cases, your doctor may recommend one of 2 safe, effective, and proven procedures: ear ventilation tubes or removal of the adenoids – (a clump of tissue in the upper throat, behind the nose).