How long should you use Otovent?
The normal duration of treatment is 2 to 3 weeks, after which a physician should decide whether or not to continue the treatment. After each use, the nose piece should be cleaned with a mild detergent and rinsed with clean water.
Does the Otovent work?
The latest trial of 320 children aged 4 to 11 years, undertaken by Dr Williamson at the University of Southampton, found that children using Otovent experienced fewer days with any glue-ear related symptoms compared to those that didn’t at both one (47.3% and 35.6%, respectively) and three months (49.6% and 38.3%.
What does Otovent balloon do?
Otovent is a balloon device designed to relieve the symptoms of otitis media with effusion, commonly known as glue ear. An Otovent kit consists of a nose piece and 5 latex balloons that are inflated by blowing through the nose.
Can Otovent cause damage?
Can using Otovent damage my ears? No. Otovent has undergone rigorous and comprehensive clinical trials and tests to guarantee its safety.
How many times can you use Otovent balloon?
Each balloon may be inflated a maximum of 20 times. Otovent is designed as a first-line non-surgical, drug-free treatment option for glue ear during or after the period of active observation following diagnosis, to help avoid the need for surgery.
Does Otovent work in adults?
Otovent is also suitable as a Glue Ear treatment for adults and those who suffer Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Does Otovent help in glue ear?
The Otovent autoinflation device is the only clinically effective, drug-free and non-surgical treatment for glue ear or Otitis Media with Effusion. It also equalises pressure in the middle ear for use during a flight or as a visual aid to equalising, an essential Scuba Diving technique.
How long can glue ear last in adults?
Glue ear is where the empty middle part of the ear canal fills up with fluid. This can cause temporary hearing loss. It usually clears up within 3 months, but see a GP about any hearing problems.
Can I use Otovent with an ear infection?
The Otovent should be used for around 2-3 weeks after which you, or your clinician, should assess whether the treatment is beneficial and symptoms have resolved. The otovent should not be used if you are experiencing significant ear pain when using the device; a heavy cold; nasal congestion; or an ear infection.
How do you drain the eustachian tube naturally?
Pinch your nostrils closed with your fingers. Try to keep your cheeks neutral or pulled in rather than puffed out. Next, blow air gently through your nostrils. This generates pressure in the back of the nose, which may help open the eustachian tube.
How is Otovent used for glue ear?
Repeat the process with the right nostril. Otovent is the only clinically effective, non-surgical, drug-free treatment available for glue ear (OME). Regulating pressure in the middle ear is a known and important mechanism in the treatment of middle ear disorders in children and adults.
What is Otovent®?
It is a nonsurgical, drug-free treatment for Glue Ear and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, and has been recommended by ENT specialists for over 20 years for ages 3 years & older. Children can use Otovent® under parental supervision. It is painless, harmless and takes only a matter of seconds to perform.
What is Otovent balloon for ear infection?
Otovent is a small balloon which your child blows up through their nose. The act of blowing up the balloon helps to open up the Eustachian tube, making it easier for fluid to drain from the middle ear. The Otovent balloon equalises the pressure to relieve the symptoms in the middle ear.
Is Otovent safe for my child?
Otovent is a safe method that can be used by children aged 3 and over. Drug-free and non-surgical, Otovent is an autoinflation device. The balloons included in the kit are specially pressurised to open the eustachian tube when inflated via the nose.