Today we went to the ENT to get his opinion on Kyndal's frequent ear infection and persistent fluid in her ears. We went to a great doctor here in Smyrna that was recommended by several friends. We told Kyndal she would see the doctor again and he would check her ears. She did great. First they checked her ears for infection.. no infection. Then for fluid with another tool, she did have fluid present in both ears especially her right ear. Then she had her hearing tested. This test takes quite a bit longer than the test for fluid; and when I say longer I mean only about 30-45 seconds; but for a toddler with something stuck in your ear and having to stay still this is quite a feat. Once again Kyndal did great, however she did not pass the hearing test in her right ear.
Then we met with the doctor, he was great with Kyndal! We discussed her history and he looked in her ears and recommended that we go forward with having tubes put in her ears. Since she has had fluid in her ears for several months and she did not pass the hearing test it is the best thing. He wasn't too worried about Kyndal's hearing right now because she talks so good and repeats everything she hears (good and bad).
It is a painless procedure and is very quick. I would much rather her go through this simple procedure rather than suffer through another painful ear infection.
We are not sure when the surgery will be scheduled, but will keep you posted.
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Sounds like a good plan. It is a very safe procedure so like you said it is best to err in the side of caution, especially considering the hearing test. She is so verbal that I would have never believed that! Keep us updated so we can be in prayer.
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