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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Dr. Frank Brettschneider is an experienced otolaryngologist and orofacial plastic surgeon who practices at Port Huron Ear, Nose, and Throat, PC. Emphasizing compassionate, personalized care, Dr. Frank Brettschneider also has extensive experience treating patients with conditions such as dizziness, balance issues, and ear infections.
Known as otitis media, an ear infection involves inflammation of the middle ear, and it typically occurs when infections that cause such illnesses as sore throats and head colds spread to the ear. Ear infections are particularly common among the young, with some 75 percent of children 3 years old and younger having experienced them. One reason why children are more susceptible to ear infections is that they have larger adenoids than adults. The adenoids are composed of lymphatic tissue and are located along the air passage between the back of the throat and the nose. While their role is to fight infections, they can themselves become infected and, when enlarged, partially block the opening of the Eustachian tube where it meets the throat. This can lead to infections that enter the Eustachian tube, travel up into the middle ear, and cause otitis media. |
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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