How many times can you use Otovent?
The manufacturer recommends that people starting treatment with Otovent should use it at least 3 times a day with 1 inflation through each nostril on each occasion. After 1 week, it should be used at least twice a day.
When should you not use Otovent?
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.
Do Otovent balloons work?
All trials showed statistically significant improvements in middle ear function with Otovent compared with standard care. The improvements were determined by pneumatic optometry and tympanometry. No serious adverse effects associated with using the Otovent balloon were reported.
Does Otovent work for Eustachian tube dysfunction?
Otovent is designed to help open the Eustachian tubes and equalise the air pressure in the middle ear. The device can be used in people with Eustachian tube dysfunction associated with glue ear (otitis media with effusion), or after flying, diving or pressure chamber treatment.
Does Otovent work for eustachian tube dysfunction?
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.
What is Otovent and how does it work?
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. This is Otovent’s extra balloons.
Why does Otovent have balloons in the pack?
The Otovent balloons in the pack are carefully manufactured to achieve the therapeutic pressure required to open the eustachian tube.
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.