Grommets
Your child's doctor may recommend grommets if your child has glue ear that won't clear up, or has frequent ear infections.
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Glue Ear
If your child has glue ear, it means there is fluid in the space behind the ear drum. The main symptom of glue ear is hearing difficulty. Hearing loss for long periods during the early years may affect speech and language development.
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