Autoinflation
Autoinflation is a minimally invasive procedure in which a nasal balloon is inserted the and a patient applies pressure to their sinus cavities by forcibly contracting their diaphragm against their closed sinus passages.[1] It can also be performed by manually pinching the nasal passages and closing the back of the the throat, followed by forceful contraction of the diaphragm. It is not recommended in cases of bacterial, or suppurative otitis media, but rather serous, or non-infectious cases.[2]
References
- ^ 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. PMID 27005567.
{{cite journal}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ 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. PMID 8365006.
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