An experienced otolaryngologist, Dr. Frank Brettschneider treats Port Huron, Michigan, patients who have ear infections and a variety of other ear, nose, and throat illnesses. Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Frank Brettschneider earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine from Michigan State University. Infections can settle in various parts of the ear, but when patients complain of ear infections, they usually mean those of the middle ear, which is the region behind the eardrum. Often, these infections occur when the tubes that link the ear to the throat swell up, trapping fluids and creating a viable medium for bacterial growth. In most cases, ear infections go away in up to 14 days without treatment. In the event that an infection proves stubborn, doctors may prescribe antibiotic medications to kill the bacteria. This may be likelier in young children with earaches accompanied by mild fevers. Children who experience recurrent ear infections may benefit from a treatment that relieves fluid build up in the ear by installing special, temporary tubes. The surgical procedure is effective, safe, and typically conducted on an outpatient basis.
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AuthorA board-certified otolaryngologist and oro-facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Frank Brettschneider has served patients at Port Huron ENT for more than two decades. Archives
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