What are Ear Grommets?
An ear grommet is a tiny tube inserted into the tympanic membrane (ear drum) to drain fluid and relieve air pressure differences between the middle ear (behind the ear drum) and outer ear or ear canal. Ear grommets are an integral part to treating ‘glue ear’ which is prevalent in children. Glue ear is a common term for ear disorders that cause a sticky fluid build up behind the ear drum, like otitis media.
