Children's Hearing & Glue Ear
An early & expert assessment of your child's hearing health.
For little ears, hearing plays a huge role in speech development, learning, and confidence. Glue ear, a condition where fluid builds up in the middle ear, can muffle sounds, making it harder for children to listen and engage with the world around them.
Dr Yovina can provide expert, early assessment for the presence of glue ear in a gentle and reassuring environment, providing clear and timely guidance on the best next steps.
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Children’s Glue Ear Checks in Stanmore
Suitable for children aged from 6 months, Dr Yovina’s paediatric glue ear check is designed to gently assess your child’s ear health, identifying any glue ear, fluid build-up, or signs of infection. No referral is needed and there’s no waiting list – simply book directly with Dr Yovina.
Detailed Case History
Taking the time to fully understand your child’s hearing, speech development, and any concerns you may have, such as frequent ear infections, difficulties at school, or changes in their behaviour, guides Dr Yovina’s assessment and advice on the best next steps.
Ear Health Assessments
Using gentle video otoscopy, Dr Yovina will share a close-up view of your child’s ear canal and eardrum, and any signs of infection or fluid build-up. Quick and comfortable tympanometry is then used to assess your child’s middle ear function, by gently changing air pressure in their ear canal.
Next Steps & Recommendations
Dr Yovina will explain her results in detail and offer clear guidance on what to do next. If glue ear is present, she can discuss monitoring, management strategies, or referrals to ENT specialists for further care.
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Glue Ear Check
Learn more about Dr Yovina's expert, early assessment for the presence of glue ear in children. Contact us on 0208 226 0248 or by entering your details below, and Dr Yovina will be in touch to find out more and discuss next steps.
FAQs
Glue ear (or otitis media with effusion or OME) is a common condition in young children where fluid builds up in the middle ear, causing hearing to be muffled.
Although it often resolves on its own, glue ear can be painful and cause temporary hearing loss, speech, language, or learning issues, if persistent.
Common signs of glue ear in children include muffled hearing, speech delays, frequent ear infections, difficulty following conversations, and increased volume on TVs or tablets.
Other symptoms may include earache or tinnitus (a ringing or buzzing in the ear), which may affect a child’s behaviour.
Many cases of glue ear clear up on their own within a few months. Therefore, careful monitoring or self care management, such as the use of Otovent, are often recommended.
If glue ear persists and affects hearing, treatment options like grommets (tiny ear tubes) or hearing aids may be recommended.
Dr Yovina will guide you on treatment options, whether it’s simple monitoring, advice on ear health, or a referral to a specialist, if needed.
A children’s glue ear check with Dr Yovina costs just £50, and includes an in-depth discussion of your concerns alongside detailed ear health assessments.
No, all tests are gentle and child-friendly. Tympanometry may feel like a slight air pressure change in the ear, but it’s quick and comfortable.
No referral is needed and there’s no waiting list. You can book directly with Dr Yovina for a children’s glue ear check at your convenience.
You can find Dr Yovina’s consulting rooms at Heal Wellness on Church Road in Stanmore, where she has flexible, early morning, evening, and weekend appointments available.