Hummingbird Ear Tubes

07/14/2025

With summer in full swing, parents often have questions around whether their child can swim with ear tubes.

Get answers to common questions about swimming with ear tubes like how soon you can swim after placement, underwater considerations and more.

09/05/2024

We are pleased to share another great patient testimonial from Children's Hospital Colorado. Thank you for offering this important option to parents in Colorado!

For more information or to locate providers visit:

www.hummingbirdeartubes.com

07/23/2024

Did you know that 98% of Hummingbird parents would recommend the procedure to others?

This includes Michigan mother, Stephanie, who shared her daughter’s experience with Hummingbird provider, Dr. Taylor. We are grateful to learn that the procedure was seamless and that Stella is doing well!

To learn more about the Hummingbird, or to locate a provider, please visit: www.hummingbirdeartubes.com.

07/18/2024

Summer activities are well underway for families, which often include swimming. We understand that some parents may have questions or concerns regarding swimming after ear tube placement. To help address these questions, we’ve developed a useful guide to help facilitate safe swimming.

Access our latest blog post to learn more: https://www.hummingbirdeartubes.com/resource/blog-post-swimming-with-ear-tubes/.

Thank you to contributing authors, Dr. Agan of SCOTTIE ENT and Dr. Truitt of St. Cloud Ear, Nose & Throat.

07/09/2024

The Hummingbird Tympanostomy Tube System (TTS) allows ENT surgeons to perform ear tube placement in the office setting in a matter of minutes. The device provides an important alternative for parents wishing to avoid the operating room and general anesthesia for their young children.

The Hummingbird procedure provides many benefits across the care continuum, including the removal of steps and risks associated with traditional ear tube surgery.

To learn more about the Hummingbird, or to find a provider, please visit: https://www.hummingbirdeartubes.com.

07/05/2024

06/17/2024

We’re always thrilled to hear from parents regarding their Hummingbird experiences!

Recently, Amy shared her son’s journey with the Hummingbird in-office ear tube procedure. The process was not only seamless for her family, but it also minimized stress and worry due to the elimination of general anesthesia and the operating room.

To learn more about parent experiences, or to locate a provider, please visit: www.hummingbirdeartubes.com.

06/04/2024

The FDA-cleared Hummingbird device enables ENT surgeons to perform pediatric ear tube placement in the comfort of the office without general anesthesia. This in-office procedure removes many challenging aspects associated with traditional ear tube surgery, including the elimination of pre-operative requirements and testing.

To find answers to other commonly asked questions, please visit our FAQ Resource Center: https://www.hummingbirdeartubes.com/faqs/.

05/30/2024

We are excited to welcome new Hummingbird provider, Dr. Erik Bauer of Pediatric ENT of Atlanta. A pediatric otolaryngologist—head and neck surgeon, he has over 22 years’ experience in the pediatric ENT space.

Practicing alongside current Hummingbird provider, Paula Harmon MD MBA FACS FAAP, Dr. Bauer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, a Specialty Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology.

To learn more about Dr. Bauer, please visit: https://www.childrensent.com/erik-bauer-md/.

You may also visit our website to find a Hummingbird provider in your area: www.hummingbirdeartubes.com.

05/15/2024

The FDA-cleared Hummingbird device eliminates the need for general anesthesia and moves the most common pediatric procedure, ear tubes, out of the operating room into the comfort of the office.

As a parent, you likely have questions regarding how this innovative approach works for ear tube placement.

We’ve created the following video to help your family understand the steps associated with the procedure.

To locate a Hummingbird provider, please visit: https://www.hummingbirdeartubes.com/find-a-location-gateway/