£14.99
The Otovent autoinflation device is the only clinically effective, drug-free and non-surgical treatment for glue ear or Otitis Media with Effusion. Using the same autoinflation technology as our original Otovent device, the Otovent adult pack contains 10 balloons as opposed to 5.
Replacement Otovent balloons are available to purchase in packs of 5.
This device is the same as the original Otovent device but with five extra balloons. Extensive studies on Otovent as a glue ear treatment have been carried out on child patients and are available to access from our Clinical Data page. In summarising these child patient clinical trials, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have recommended the Otovent treatment be used during the active observation period (also known as “watchful waiting”).
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.
Keep out of reach of children. The treatment of children should always be supervised by an adult. Never use toy balloons in performing the otovent method as toy balloons do not give the proper inflation pressure and may cause treatment failure.
Some people may suffer from frequent episodes of anterior nosebleeds. The condition is a nuisance but harmless, any manipulation of the nose may provoke an episode (nose-picking, nose-blowing or balloon inflation). Usually the condition can be easily cured after a visit to the ENT doctor.
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.
When not in use, protect the nose piece and the balloons against light, keep the items in the box.
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.
The Otovent method can be divided into two phases. Both phases allow the opening of the Eustachian tube.
The Inflation Phase
When you inflate the balloon by blowing through your nostril
The Deflation Phase
(To be used only if the inflation phase is ineffective): when you let the air flow from the balloon into your nostril, and perform a sequence of swallowing maneuvres.
You are recommended to use the inflation phase the first few times you use Otovent. However, only in the event that you do not feel any pressure equalisation as a result of the inflation phase should you use both phases.
Adults and children aged 3 years and up. The treatment of children should always be supervised by an adult.
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.
Otovent should not be used if you are suffering from acute otitis media or upper respiratory tract infection.
Inflation Phase
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.
If you do not feel anything in your ear, then when the balloon is inflated, still with your mouth closed, and with the nose-piece firmly against your nostril:
If your order is placed between Monday and Friday before 12 noon (GMT), it will be dispatched the same day. Orders placed outside this time will be dispatched within 1 working day.
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It can take up to 3 weeks for our internationally delivered orders to arrive, however experience has told us that it’s usually a much shorter time frame. In some instances, your order may be split into multiple packages to ensure a speedy delivery. In some instances we may not be able to offer you standard international delivery either because of your order quantity or region. In these circumstances we ask you to contact us directly.
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