A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a novel handheld device, known as CLiKX, for the treatment of a condition called Otitis Media with Effusion (OME), ...

A revolutionary biodegradable pellet which slowly releases antibiotics into the middle ear could transform the lives of thousands of children who suffer from glue ear. A revolutionary biodegradable ...

Many children have long-term problems with fluid in the middle ear, and sometimes surgery is the only way to shift it. However, a bacterial nasal spray can have the same effect in some children, new ...

What non-surgical means are there of curing 'glue ear' in a four-year old? I hope you can help John. This condition is really making my child's life a misery.

For children with glue ear, a condition that occurs when the middle ear is filled with thick fluid, a simple procedure with nasal balloon can help reduce the impact of hearing loss and avoid ...

A wireless kit, comprising headphones, a microphone, and an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment of the common temporary hearing loss in kids, popularly known as ‘glue ear,’ finds a ...

Glitches in our evolutionary development mean that 80% of four-year-olds get glue ear, a temporary loss of hearing. Many have costly and unnecessary surgery despite there being excellent non-surgical ...

Q My six-year-old son has been diagnosed with glue ear. Our doctor says we should wait for three months to see if it clears up before considering treatment. Is there anything we can do in the meantime ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . According to a recent study, treatment with a nasal balloon can be used in a primary care setting to clear up ...

Children with otitis media with effusion were effectively treated with nasal balloons, a simple, nonsurgical treatment option for the millions of people diagnosed with the ailment annually in the ...

N.B. Please note that if you are outside North America the embargo date for this Lancet press material is 0001 hours UK time Friday 8th February 2002. Glue ear—a frequent cause of deafness in children ...