my 2 year old had his first ear infection less than a month ago. our pediatrician says he needs tubes. isn't that early?
you are correct. it is early. most ents wait three months of persistent middle ear fluid before even considering tubes as a therapeutic approach. a week-and-a-half is nothing. many children with a middle ear infection will have some residual fluid for a while so we just "watch and wait " unless your child has profound hearing loss or other health issues.