A Parent's Guide to Ear Tubes (Paperback)

by Richard M. Rosenfeld (Author) "After reading the above you may rightly ask, "Why are ear tubes so popular?..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
For every pediatrician and health professional who cares for children, this book has practical information previously unavailable in one place. -- Allan L. Lieberthal MD, Pediatrician, Co-chair of the American academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicians Subcommittee on Acute Otitis Media

Incredibly informative! It answers all questions a parent may have when making the ear tubes decision. -- Dana Brett, First Grade Teacher, New York

It is well-written and an easy read for parents. Dr. Rosenfeld has once again produced a book that seems perfect. -- Theodore G. Ganiats, Family Physician, Professor and Interim Chair of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California San Diego

Product Description
Ear tubes are inserted in more than 10,000 children every week in the United States. Written by an international authority on otitis media (middle ear problems), A Parent’s Guide to Ear Tubes will help you decide if your child needs ear tubes and how to benefit most if ear tubes are placed. The book addresses, in a straightforward manner, the myriad of concerns that accompany ear problems. It is an easy read for parents offering practical information previously unavailable in one place. Most importantly, you will achieve peace of mind and a feeling of control over your child’s ear problems. Need to know information is well-supported by accompanying color illustrations.

The aim of this guide is to:

help your child feel great and sleep well, achieve peace of mind and a feeling of control over your child’s ear problems, allow your child to progress as rapidly as possible with speech, language, and learning, reduce, or eliminate, the need for oral antibiotics by using antibiotic ear drops, when necessary, permit your child to bathe and swim without earplugs, headbands, or other water precautions, and keep the tubes functional and trouble-free for the longest time possible.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: B.C. Decker; 4 edition (December 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550093215
• ISBN-13: 978-1550093216
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,567,405 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Resource for Parents, March 31, 2005

By	L. Norton-Manna (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When my son had chronic ear infections and the possibility of ear tubes was suggested to us, I searched for a book that could explain in a 'parent-friendly' way the procedure we were considering. I could not find a book at the time that was written specifically for parents. Luckily my family doctor recommended that we see Dr. Rosenfeld. He very patiently explained the pros and cons of ear tubes and also took us step by step through what would happen to our son both before and after the tubes were inserted. His clarity with us and his gift of interacting with children made us feel at ease. It has been over two years since our son had ear tubes inserted and the change in his health has been amazing. For him, the decision to have tubes placed resulted in far fewer sicknesses, improved speech/language, and better attentiveness in school. Dr. Rosenfeld's book is written with the same informative, clear manner he uses when speaking with patients. The book is an excellent resource which will be invaluable to all parents who need to make an informed decision about ear tubes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Relief For Parents, January 19, 2005

By	Zipporah Dvash "book lover" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is a great resource for parents. It gives you clear factual information in plain English. Great illustrations and a Q & A format which made me forget I was reading a book and think I was having a chat with my child's own pediatrician. Rather than claiming to have all the answers all the time - which should make anyone suspicious - Dr. Rosenfeld tells you when there are medical differences of opinion and why he chooses the course he does. He debunks those annoying myths you continually bump up against and tells you why. This is a real-life book and this doctor is a great writer. I hope he writes a throat book next!

5.0 out of 5 stars THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH, November 14, 2008

By	H. Hoover (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dr. Rosenfeld is a, if not, the national expert on childhood ear infections. Not surprisingly, the information contained within his book is evidenced-based and consistent with established guidelines. More importantly, the material is presented in an organized fashion and at a level that most educated parents can easily comprehend. As an ENT physician, I keep multiple copies in my office, because it contains enough information for even the most obsessed parent.