Otovent Autoinflation Device - Clinically Effective Treatment for Glue Ear

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If the hearing tests suggest there is hearing loss, your child will be referred to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon for treatment. Inhale deeply and close your mouth, inflate the balloon until it is the size of a grapefruit, by blowing through your right nostril Testing for allergies: Many common allergens are known causes of swelling of the Eustachian tubes. These include pollen, dust mites and fur. Ask your child’s healthcare provider about allergy testing if you think this might be the cause of your child’s glue ear.

Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Glitches in our evolutionary development mean that 80% of four-year-olds get glue ear, a temporary loss of hearing. Many have costly and unnecessary surgery despite there being excellent non-surgical alternatives.Have you ever noticed that when you have a cold, your hearing seems to be affected too? That condition is known as “glue ear,” and if left untreated, it can disrupt your work and social life.

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosing and treating conditions, concentrating on the body's structure. This treatment can help to realign muscle tissue, bones and joints, allowing the body to function effectively and in doing so, may relieve pain and ailments. Most cases of glue ear go away on their own. However, glue ear that turns into a middle ear infection may be treated with antibiotics. Autoinflation However, the gluey fluid is a good food for germs (bacteria) and ear infections are more common in children with glue ear. This may then cause bad earache for the duration of an infection. Always have a painkiller such as paracetamol in your home in case earache develops. Development and behavioural changes Some children have several episodes of glue ear which cause short but repeated (recurring) episodes of reduced hearing. The total time of reduced hearing in childhood may then add up to many months. Does glue ear go away? The main thing is to be aware that your child may have dulled hearing until the condition goes away or is treated. The following are some tips:Otovent can be used in any situation where you cannot clear negative middle ear pressure (Eustachian tube dysfunction), otitis media with effusion, during or after a flight, after diving, pressure chamber treatment). If left untreated, these conditions may lead to a temporary sensation of heaviness and impaired hearing. After a few weeks, fluid may also collect in the middle ear. Otovent equalises the pressure and relieves the symptoms in the middle ear. How does the Otovent method work? As I’ve already mentioned, glue ear usually gets better on its own in three months. Glue ear that lasts three months or less shouldn’t affect your child’s speech development. If your child is experiencing any pain along with the buildup of fluid, they may have an ear infection. In this case, their provider may prescribe an antibiotic to clear it up. Myringotomy

This is a plain English summary of an original research article. The views expressed are those of the author(s) and reviewer(s) at the time of publication. The Otovent® consists of a balloon with a special tube attached at one end. The opening of the tube is placed into one of your nostrils. You then blow up the balloon through your nose. This helps open up the Eustachian tube. Your ENT doctor will recommend keeping your child’s ears dry for the first 2–4 weeks immediately following the surgery. After this, most children with grommets don't need to take any special precautions and can swim and bath as usual with grommets in. There are a few children who may be at a particular risk of infection due to water entering the ear. If your child is one of these, your ENT doctor may suggest some of the following precautions.Clean the nose piece with mild detergent after use. Rinse the nose piece with clean water. Discard used balloons when they have been inflated 20 times. Storage