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Post-myringotomy care: a prospective study.

P Arcand, P Gauthier, G Bilodeau

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    Children with tympanostomy tubes can safely swim and bathe without earplugs. A study found no increased risk of ear infections, simplifying care for families and physicians.

    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Pediatric Medicine
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Children with tympanostomy tubes often face restrictions regarding water activities like swimming and bathing.
    • Parents typically provide constant supervision to prevent water entry into the ear canal.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of suppurative otitis media in children with tympanostomy tubes in relation to bathing and swimming.
    • To assess the safety of allowing children with tympanostomy tubes to swim and bathe with or without precautions.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective study involved over 1,000 children randomly assigned to two groups.
    • One group used protective measures (earplugs, caps), while the other swam/bathed without precautions but used antibiotic ear drops.
    • Data collected between June 1981 and August 1982.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant increase in suppurative otitis media prevalence was observed in the 'open canal' (no precautions) group compared to the 'closed canal' group.
    • Infections showed an even distribution throughout the year, without seasonal peaks related to water exposure.

    Conclusions:

    • Swimming and bathing are generally safe for most children with tympanostomy tubes.
    • These findings simplify post-myringotomy care protocols for children, parents, and healthcare providers.