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Otovent Glue Ear Treatment Autoinflation Balloon Kit - Nose Piece & 5 Balloons
The NICE-recommended autoinflation treatment for glue ear: blowing up the balloon through one nostril opens the Eustachian tube so trapped fluid drains and hearing clears. From 3 years. Nose piece and 5 balloons.
- Drug-free glue ear treatment.
- Recommended by NICE.
- Opens the Eustachian tube.
- From 3 years, adults too.
- Nose piece and 5 balloons.
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£8.69 GBP
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Safety information
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Medical device
Read the pack instructions before use and don't exceed the stated number of applications. Stop and ask a pharmacist if symptoms get worse or last longer than the pack suggests.
From 3 years, with supervision
Children should use Otovent with an adult watching; stop if it causes pain. Don't use with a heavy cold or ear infection, and keep the balloons away from small children. If hearing is still muffled after the full course, go back to the GP.
Product overview
About Otovent
The drug-free, surgery-free treatment for glue ear: a child blows up a special balloon through one nostril, and the pressure opens the Eustachian tube so the fluid behind the eardrum can drain and hearing clears. Otovent autoinflation is recommended by NICE for children with glue ear while they wait to see whether it resolves, and is used by adults for ear pressure after colds and flying. Pack of a nose piece and five balloons.
Why autoinflation works
Glue ear is fluid trapped in the middle ear because the tube that drains it has closed. Blowing against the resistance of the balloon raises the pressure in the nose just enough to pop the tube open, three times a day for a few weeks, which is the same thing a grommet operation achieves mechanically. Trials show more children's hearing recovers, and fewer need surgery.
How to use
Fit a balloon to the nose piece, hold the nose piece against one nostril, press the other nostril closed, and blow through the nose until the balloon is the size of a grapefruit. Let the air out and repeat on the other side. Two to three times a day, every day, for two to three weeks or as your GP advises. Replace the balloon when it loses its stretch.
Good to know
For children from 3 with an adult watching, and adults. Don't use with a heavy cold or an ear infection, and stop if it hurts. If hearing is still muffled after the course, go back to the GP. Balloons are a choking hazard for small children.
Product details
- Active ingredients Autoinflation device: nose piece plus 5 pressure-calibrated balloons (CE-marked medical device)
- Vendor Otovent
- SKU 0102889
Important information
Please read before purchase. The information provided regarding medicines, dietary supplements or ointments is not to be taken as medical advice.
Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the seal under the cap is broken or missing. Always read the label and any patient information leaflet before use.
Frequently asked questions
How long before hearing improves?
Many children improve within two to three weeks of using it two or three times a day; the balloons in the pack cover a full course.
Can adults use Otovent?
Yes, for blocked ears after a cold, on flights or after diving. Same technique.
What if my child can't blow the balloon up?
Practise blowing it up by mouth first so they know how hard to push, then try through the nose. Most 3 to 4 year olds manage with a few tries.
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