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So, my three-year-old just got ordered by his ENT to go in for something called a Politzerization procedure. From what I’ve gathered, it’s basically a way to clear out the Eustachian tube—you know, that little channel connecting the nose to the ear. They use this kind of specialized pressure device to blow air through the nose, and while they're doing it, the kid has to say certain words like "Coca-Cola" or "chocolate" to help open up the palate when he hits those "k" sounds.
I was wondering if anyone else here has gone through this with their kids? Specifically, is this actually appropriate for a toddler? The doctor mentioned he'll need to do this about 8 to 10 times—every other day, apparently. My biggest worry is that if he starts fighting it—since it probably feels pretty weird or even painful—I really don't want to be the parent who has to force him down and make him suffer through it every single time.
Thanks in advance for any insight!
I was wondering if anyone else here has gone through this with their kids? Specifically, is this actually appropriate for a toddler? The doctor mentioned he'll need to do this about 8 to 10 times—every other day, apparently. My biggest worry is that if he starts fighting it—since it probably feels pretty weird or even painful—I really don't want to be the parent who has to force him down and make him suffer through it every single time.
Thanks in advance for any insight!