Is ear drainage after tube placement normal?
Immediately after the tubes are placed thick or even bloody drainage is fairly common for a few days. Using the prescribed drops after surgery will help, and if not, you should contact the office. Later on (weeks or months) drainage may recur especially if the patient has a cold, stuffy nose, or ear infection. The drainage is a sign that the tubes are working. Drops should be restarted, and you should contact the office or your primary care doctor.
