Brief Answer:
Confirmation with otoscopy is needed, avoid water in the ear meanwhile

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service,

I carefully read your query and also checked the uploaded picture.
Ear vents should stay in for 6-18 months, time after which they normally fall off. This is a good enough time for the ear to drain the fluids behind the eardrum and heal from the condition that caused the need for the vents.
In your case, because it is only two weeks from insertion and you think one of them is coming out, it is important for you to have a visit to confirm it. An examination with an otoscope is needed to verify the position of the vent if it is located in the eardrum or not.

Meanwhile, till you see your doctor, you will need to keep the ear dry, avoid water by using cotton to plug the ear when showering. Try to not put objects in the ear or scratch inside the ear canal with any objects including cotton buds.
You should not try to bring the vent out yourself if you think it is dislocated, this is to avoid trauma to the ear canal and the eardrum. It is best to be seen by the doctor and after a good ear examination determine the further course.

I hope this is helpful and answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.

Kind regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician

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Brief Answer:
It can be a dislocated ear tube but your doctor needs to confirm it

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,

The long tube that is noticeable in the picture may be due to ear tube dislocation. It is important to have it checked so that it is confirmed by your doctor that it is dislocated. Also, your doctor will need to decide on further treatment.

It is likely that the eardrum still is opened at the area of dislocation so it is of paramount importance that you avoid water entering the ear during this time.

You can use cotton to plug the ears when showering and remove it quickly afterward. Do not use Q-tips. Any effort to remove the tube may result in trauma and potential damage to the ear canal and eardrum.

I hope this is helpful and answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.

Kind regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician

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Brief Answer:
It is best to be removed in the doctor's office under supervision- further details below

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,

If the tube is out of its place the doctor can easily remove it in his office, there is no urgent need to remove it otherwise.

In the meantime, the doctor will decide if the tube needs to be replaced or not. Very likely the doctor will decide to put it back in or put another one in- this will depend on the findings during the examination and also on the reason why the tube was inserted in the first place.

I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.

Kind regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician

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