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Bleeding or discharge from the
ears for a day or two might
occur. If this persists or is
heavy, please call the doctor.
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Nausea or vomiting is a common
problem after general
anesthesia. Liquids (e.g.
water, juices, etc.) should
be offered until the nausea
subsides or the evening meal.
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Pain is generally very mild or
non-existent after tube
placement. Tylenol is usually
sufficient for pain relief.
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Your physician will decide if
antibiotic ear drops are
needed. Usually these drops are
needed for only 3 days after
surgery. Please follow the
instructions for giving these
drops.
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Your physician will decide if
oral antibiotics are needed.
Please follow the instructions
for oral antibiotics, and be
certain to use the antibiotic
for the number of days
specified.
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Protection from water. Some
physicians recommend keeping
ears with tubes dry, that is,
preventing water from getting
into the ear canal. Using a
portion of a cotton ball with
Vaseline to cover the ear canal
is an easy way to keep the ear
dry during bathing or
showering.
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Sometimes custom made ear molds
are recommended to keep water
out of the ear during water
sports (such as swimming).
Please discuss with your doctor
if water protection is necessary
in your case.
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Follow up care. A routine
inspection of the ears in the
office about 2 to 4 weeks after
surgery is required. Please
call the office to set up an
appointment.
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The ears will need to be
examined periodically (usually
every 3 months) until the
tubes fall out and the eardrums
close.
