Ears Nose Throat

Because the cilia in the Eustachian tube may not be working there can be a build-up of fluid in the middle ear, termed glue ear which may cause a variable degree of hearing loss.

Ideally people with P.C.D. should be seen by an ENT specialist with experience of P.C.D. From the time of diagnosis, all children should have regular hearing assessments and schools made aware of any hearing problems. The insertion of grommets may not be advisable as their insertion is often complicated by a discharging ear.