What evidence supports the use of earplugs or headbands for children with tympanostomy tubes when swimming?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18615837
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Abstract

There is no strong evidence to support routine use of earplugs or headbands for children with tympanostomy tubes when swimming, except potentially in the immediate postoperative period or in cases of recurrent ear infections.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ear Surgery and Otitis Media Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN