Otitis Media (Ear Infection) Otitis media is inflammation located in the middle ear. The middle ear is the space behind the eardrum. In children, otitis media often follows or is associated with a cold or respiratory tract infection.
Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear) Otitis externa, also called swimmer's ear, is an inflammation of the external ear canal. Swimmer's ear is generally caused by bacteria. In order for the infection to take place, the bacteria generally needs a moist environment such as a wet ear, which often occurs after swimming.
Myringotomy (Ear Tubes) Myringotomy tubes are small tubes that are surgically placed into your child's eardrum by an ear, nose, and throat surgeon. The tubes are generally made of plastic or silicone. Tubes may be placed in your child's ears for a number of different reasons.
Hearing Loss in Babies According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), nearly 12,000 babies are born each year in the United States with a hearing impairment. Approximately 200 babies with significant hearing loss are born each year in Wisconsin. It is estimated that serious hearing loss occurs in about one to three of every 1,000 healthy newborns, and in two to four of every 100 babies in newborn intensive care units.
Sinusitis Sinusitis means an inflammation or irritation of the sinuses. This inflammation can be caused by a number of factors including a bacterial infection, viral infection, and allergies.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery The purpose of endoscopic sinus surgery is to open the passages of the sinuses allowing for proper drainage to the nose and to reduce the chance of sinus infection.