ENT

We had an appointment at the ENT yesterday. Eva was given another hearing test that she failed again.  I was told that she had mild to moderate hearing loss and that there is fluid in both ears.  Let me explain how this test works. First, she placed these hollow tubes in the ear - one at a time - and I would assume the machine blew small amounts of air in them to see if there were any vibrations.  There was little movement. from what the computer read. Then, we were directed to go into a 6 * 6 box that was soundproof.  In the middle sat a chair facing a corner.  In the upper corner facing was a mechanical stuffed sheep.  On our right was a 1*1 black box about 3/4 way up from the floor with a mechanical dog in it and on our left was another black box with a mechanical raccoon in it. There were three visible speakers under each animal. When the test began, the hearing operator would be on the outside of our soundproof room with headphones on looking through a window at us.  She would operate the animals and would wait for Eva's response to look towards them.  The speakers would be at different tones and volumes.  Because Eva was on my lap the whole time she seemed fussier than normal but I can jut assume - new place, strange person looking at me, mom is behind me, weird object moving around me, where did Abigail go? We finished the screening test due to "uncooperation" and was led into an examination room.

After waiting for the Dr, he took a quick look into both ears and stated that she has fluid in them.  He also stated that she would be a prime candidate for ear tubes.  I needed to be sold on the idea so I asked one question - Give me reasons to get them - he stated 1- it will reduce or possible do away with ear infections (plus!) 2 - It is only a 5-10 minute procedure with laughing gas administered (plus) 3 - her speech progress will improve (plus!).  I asked if there were any complications.  He stated that she could have a slim chance of infection but if we continued to give her the ear drops three days following the procedure we can prevent that from happening.

So, I made the appointment for February 13th. 

Information : http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/Ear-Tubes.cfm
For a picture go here: http://www.maucorp.org/web/ent-and-surgery/myringotomy.html