Ear Disorders
General ENT & Peds | Pressure Equalization Tubes (Ear Tubes)
What about flying after PETs?
A big advantage of PETs is that you do not have to “pop" your ears during flight. Because the PET by-passes the Eustachian tube, pressure can not build up behind the ear drum. Flying is much easier with PETs. In fact, Dr. Pasha often places PET in airline attendants and pilots who have trouble with their ears during flight.
- How long does the surgery take and how much work or school will I miss?
- What are the benefits of PETs?
- How long do PETs stay in the eardrum?
- What happens to the hole in the eardrum after the PET comes out?
- What are the potential complications of PETs?
- How do you take care of PETs after surgery?
- What about flying after PETs?