Autoinflation

Autoinflation is a minimally invasive procedure in which a nasal balloon is inserted into the nasopharynx, followed by the application of pressure to the sinus cavities by forcibly contracting the diaphragm against the closed nasal passageways.[1][2] It can also be performed by manually pinching the nasal passages and closing the back of the pharynx, followed by forceful contraction of the diaphragm. It is not recommended in cases of bacterial, or suppurative, otitis media, but rather serous non-infectious cases, colloquially referred to as 'glue ear'.[3]

Autoinflation
Specialtyotolaryngology

References
  1. Schilder, AG; Venekamp, RP (July 2016). "Nasal balloon autoinflation can help clear middle ear effusion, improving the quality of life in school-aged children with glue ear". Evidence-Based Nursing. 19 (3): 81. doi:10.1136/eb-2015-102268. PMID 27005567.
  2. Williamson, I; Vennik, J; Harnden, A; Voysey, M; Perera, R; Breen, M; Bradley, B; Kelly, S; Yao, G; Raftery, J; Mant, D; Little, P (September 2015). "An open randomised study of autoinflation in 4- to 11-year-old school children with otitis media with effusion in primary care". Health Technology Assessment (Winchester, England). 19 (72): 1–150. doi:10.3310/hta19720. PMC 4781307. PMID 26377389.
  3. Blanshard, JD; Maw, AR; Bawden, R (June 1993). "Conservative treatment of otitis media with effusion by autoinflation of the middle ear". Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences. 18 (3): 188–92. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2273.1993.tb00827.x. PMID 8365006.
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