Fluid trapped behind the eardrum is a breeding ground for bacteria
and infection.
An ear ventilation tube (or vent tube) is a very small tube that’s
placed in the
eardrum. It’s also called a myringotomy tube, tympanostomy tube, or
pressure
equalization (PE) tube. Vent tubes drains fluid trapped behind the
eardrum ,
which helps prevent ear infections (otitis media).
