05-07-2008, 01:58 PM
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Can children swim if they have ear tubes?
Swimming with ear tubes is a controversial topic. Some doctors argue that ear tubes prevent ear infections by draining fluid — so if water gets into the middle ear while swimming, it'll probably drain out through the tubes. Other doctors, however, don't want children who have ear tubes to swim. They say that mixing water and wax in the ear canal may lead to certain bacterial infections, which could jeopardize the ear tubes.
I'd suggest a reasonable compromise. For children who simply want to splash in the water without submerging their heads, swimming is fine. For children who want to swim with their heads underwater, provide individually molded earplugs. Tightfitting swim caps may help, too. Diving is off-limits for children who have ear tubes.
| That's what a google search turned up. I'd call his pediatrician to double check.
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