Otovent Autoinflation Device - Clinically Effective Treatment for Glue Ear

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Initially, Otovent should be used at least three times a day (morning, noon, evening). After one week, it should be used at least twice a day (morning and evening). The normal duration of treatment is 2 – 3 weeks, after which a physician should decide whether or not to continue with the treatment. Each medical balloon may be inflated a maximum of 20 times. When should Otovent not be used? It may improve middle ear function and reduce the need for an operation. It is difficult for young children to do properly. For well-motivated older children who can use the device, it may be worth a try. It is not thought to cause any side-effects or problems. You can get an auto-inflation kit called Otovent® on prescription, or you can buy it from pharmacies. Surgery

Other parents reported problems continuing treatment over a longer period. Parents tried to make the treatment fun for the children: The mechanical part of hearing is related to the normal movement of the eardrum, and the three bones in our middle ear that carry the sound vibrations to the inner ear. The Valsalva maneuver is a breathing technique that your child can use to try to unclog their ears. To perform the maneuver, have your child pinch their nostrils and keep their mouth closed. Then tell them to try forcibly blowing air out through their nostrils. Your child may feel their ears “pop.” Otovent nasal balloon The balloons contain latex, if you are allergic to latex or latex products consult your physician before using this product. If you experience any allergic symptoms, stop treatment and consult your physician.If a child’s hearing loss is severe, or they’ve had it for a while, they may have problems with speech and language. Their listening skills can also be affected and these things together can affect their progress at nursery or school. In children, glue ear usually gets better on its own with no treatment. The GP will usually monitor your child for three months to see whether the glue ear goes by itself, before considering treatment. van Zon A, van der Heijden GJ, van Dongen TMA et al. Antibiotics for otitis media with effusion in children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;(9):CD009163. One study (n=320) reported that children having auto‑inflation were more likely to have normal tympanograms at 1 month (47.3% compared with 35.6%; relative risk 1.36) and 3 months (49.6% compared with 38.3%; relative risk 1.37) than those having standard care alone. Auto‑inflation also produced greater improvements in ear‑related quality of life assessed using a validated tool (the OMQ‑14).

Homeopathy is a type of care used to treat a wide range of conditions, including glue ear. It may help to stimulate the body’s own immune system by using tiny doses of natural substances. It’s often used to complement other forms of healthcare. However, NICE doesn't recommend homeopathy as a way of managing glue ear. Parents of children who took part in a research study at University of Southampton were interviewed about the nasal balloon. Here are some of their experiences: What did parents say about the nasal balloon? Hold the round part of the nose piece firmly against your right nostril with your right hand. Press your left nostril closed, using the fingers of your left hand Their purpose is to provide objective information on device and diagnostic technologies to aid local decision-making by clinicians, managers and procurement professionals. By making this information available, NICE helps to avoid the need for NHS organisations to produce similar information for local use. If your child is diagnosed with glue ear and their hearing is affected, the audiology or ENT department at the hospital will monitor the glue ear over a period of three months. This is known as ‘watchful waiting’. At the end of this period, your child’s hearing will be retested to see if the glue ear has resolved.

Some patients may experience discomfort in the ear or dizziness during inflation. This initial sensation will decrease during the next inflation and is an indication that the procedure is working correctly. They also found that viral infections may harm the pathogens living in your nasal cavities, causing an imbalance in your nasal microbiota. This causes the pathogens to overgrow, leading to glue ear. Adults and children aged 3 years and up. The treatment of children should always be supervised by an adult. How often and how long should I use Otovent? The first evolutionary glitch is the development of the Eustachian tube – which connects the middle ear to the nose and throat and thus the outside, ensuring pressure equalisation and the clearance of secretions. However, children most often aren’t aware of their hearing loss. Instead, you may notice that your child asks for the volume to be turned up on the TV or tablet, or their teachers may notice that they aren’t paying attention in class.