Ear tubes as an adult

[rbunnymom]

Anyone have ear tubes put in as an adult? How was the procedure? How was it afterwards? Better hearing? No fluid? etc

[meems]

I did, but still blew out my eardums beside the tubes (which was why they were putting them in). I now have perm holes in both eardrums, but it's actually better that way, flying is easier, no more fluid build up...water in the ears is an issue, but I keep antibiotic drops on hand at all times & have custom ear plugs for swimming/bathing.

[jen276here]

I had them at 17 along with my tonsils out. Okay - so not an adult, but close, lol. I had no troubles with the tubes or the procedure - but the tonsils were another story! I did have better hearing and haven't needed them again (it was my 3rd set).

[rbunnymom]

Thanks for the info. Was the holes from the tubes or separate issue. The doctor said this was a rare possibility. I will be having it done to only one ear due to chronic fluid, some hearing loss and retracted ear drum.

[rbunnymom]

I had them at 17 along with my tonsils out. Okay - so not an adult, but close, lol. I had no troubles with the tubes or the procedure - but the tonsils were another story! I did have better hearing and haven't needed them again (it was my 3rd set).

Thanks! Fortunately, tonsils have been gone for many, many years,so this is just an ear problem.