Grommetts For Adults?

[kitchenmares]

Hi folks,
can anyone out there give me any info on grommetts? My partner who is 67 is deaf in one ear. He had an investigation and was told he needs a grommett in that ear as there is wax that won`t shift. Surely there is another way and isn`t it just children that have grommetts? Be very grateful for any info as he has to have one fitted this friday. Thankyou kitchenmares x

[Sqad]

Yes Grommets can be inserted in both children and adults, but it is unusual in adults.

Aged 67 conjures up very few conditions that would warrant a tube inserted abd I presume that he has had audiological work up.....hearing tests.

Wax that " won 't shift is not an indication for the insertion of a Grommet.

I hate to prejudge, but I would need to know why the Grommet was being
inserted.

It is only a minor procedure, but the fact still remains as to the indication for the procedure.

[kitchenmares]

THANKYOU so much for your common sense answer. I have my `worries` about this proceedure. I shall wait for him to come home in a little while and let you know exactly what was said and get back to you if I may. x

[Sqad]

Will be a pleasure madam.

[kitchenmares]

Initially my partner had a hearing test three times at the hospital and the nurse said: "I am referring you to ear nose and throat specialist". My partner had a light and tube in his ear and the specialist said; "it is what we use to call glue ear" and the best thing for it at this stage is a grommett.
Would be intresting to hear what you say, my thanks xx

[kitchenmares]

The grommett would improve his hearing the specialist said. x

[237SJ]

I had grommets inserted in my eardrums when I was in my 20s. I suffered from middle ear infections which left fluid in my eustachian tubes which didn't show any signs of clearing up. The grommets just help the middle ear to dry out and the eardrum to stabilise.

[Sqad]

Well again.....that explanation is difficult to buy.........

Surely if he had wax that "won't move" then how could the specialist see the "glue ear" which is diagnosed on the appearance of the ear drum as it would be obscured by the irremovable wax.

How could the tests show a glue ear if the wax wax still present i.e why isn't the deafness due to the wax?

kitchen.....I would just let them go ahead as the insertion of a grommet tube is no big deal.

[kitchenmares]

Thankyou so much both of you for giving me an insight into grommetts.
Thankyou Sqad very much and 237sj.
kindest regards, kitchenmares x