Autoinflation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat
serous non-infectious
otitis media, 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
Diaphragm may refer to:
Anatomy
* Thoracic diaphragm, a thin sheet of muscle between the thorax and the abdomen
* Pelvic diaphragm or pelvic floor, a pelvic structure
* Urogenital diaphragm or triangular ligament, a pelvic structure
Other
* Diap ...
against the closed nasal passageways. 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'.
References
External links
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Otorhinolaryngology
Medical procedures
Otitis
Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
Audiology
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