Who is affected by glue ear
- Most common in babies and children younger than 6 years
- Can also happen in adults
- Often develops after an ear infection
Glue Ear Treatment
Dull or muffled hearing from glue ear? Our ENT specialists diagnose and treat fluid build-up safely to protect your child’s hearing and development.
Best Glue Ear Treatment
Glue ear (otitis media with effusion) treatment
Glue ear happens when fluid builds up inside the middle ear and does not drain away. The longer it stays, the thicker it becomes — eventually turning tacky, like glue. Its clinical name is “otitis media with effusion”, and it can last for weeks or months.
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Symptoms
Signs of glue ear
Hearing difficulty is the most common sign in children — in fact, a child with glue ear may have no complaints at all. You might notice that your child:
Talks louder than usual
Trouble hearing others at normal volume
Can’t hear sounds from far away
Asks people to repeat themselves
Turns up the volume on devices
Ringing or humming in the ears
Causes & Diagnosis
Understanding the condition
Knowing the cause helps us choose the safest, most effective treatment for you.
What causes glue ear
- Colds and flu
- Allergies
- Enlarged adenoids
- Irritants, including passive cigarette smoke
- Genetic conditions such as Down syndrome
- Cleft palate
- GERD (chronic acid reflux)
- Drinking while lying down, such as when feeding a baby
- Increases in air pressure, such as flying or scuba diving
How glue ear is diagnosed
- An ear exam using a lighted, magnified scope (otoscope)
- This helps the doctor see where fluid has built up
- If it recurs or lasts more than 90 days, a hearing specialist review is advised
- Your doctor can also tell if glue ear has turned into an infection
Treatment
How glue ear is treated
Most cases of glue ear clear on their own and can take up to 90 days to resolve as the fluid drains and hearing returns. Glue ear that develops into a middle-ear infection may be treated with antibiotics.
Severe or long-lasting (chronic) cases may need treatment from an ENT specialist, including hearing aids and speech therapy. Where fluid persists and affects hearing, a minor surgery — myringotomy with grommet insertion — drains the fluid and restores hearing.
Myringotomy & grommets
- A small incision in the eardrum drains fluid by micro-suction
- A grommet (tiny tube) keeps the middle ear ventilated
- Grommets stay in for a period and often fall out on their own
- Local anaesthesia in adults; general anaesthesia in children
- Immediate improvement in hearing quality
When to see your ENT specialist
Please book an appointment promptly if:
- You notice significant hearing difficulties
- There are signs of an ear infection
- Glue ear lasts more than 3 months (90 days)
- Your child talks loudly or turns up the volume
- You’ve had glue ear before — attend regular check-ups so fluid doesn’t build up again
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about glue ear treatment.
Glue ear is a build-up of thick, sticky fluid in the middle ear that does not drain away. It is very common in young children and can cause temporary hearing difficulty. It can last for weeks or months and sometimes needs ENT treatment.
Most cases of glue ear resolve on their own and can take up to about 90 days to clear as the fluid drains and hearing returns. If it lasts longer than 3 months or affects hearing, see an ENT specialist.
A grommet is a tiny ventilation tube placed in the eardrum during a myringotomy. It drains the trapped fluid and keeps the middle ear ventilated, giving an immediate improvement in hearing. Grommets usually fall out on their own after some time.
Book a consultation if your child has ongoing hearing difficulty, signs of an ear infection, delayed speech, or if glue ear lasts more than 3 months.
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