Myringotomy is a surgical treatment for middle ear infections. A surgeon makes a small cut in the eardrum to let fluid drain and relieve pressure. They may insert a small tube to allow continued ...

Recovery after your myringotomy with tube placement procedure You may have some discomfort in your affected ear for 1 to 2 days after your procedure. Your affected ear is the ear that had the ...

People with recurring ear infections may need ear tubes. Doctors may recommend tubes if a person has three infections requiring antibiotics within 6 months. Additionally, doctors may recommend the ...