Manufacturer Recommended Treatment Guidelines
Fluid in the Middle Ear (Otitis Media with Effusion/Middle Ear Effusion)
To treat fluid in the middle ear, treatment with the EarPopper should be done twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening, for seven to eleven weeks according to a clinical study. In the study group, hearing was restored to normal in 74% of patients after seven weeks of treatment and 85% after eleven weeks of treatment[1]. There appears to be no contraindication to extended use.
One treatment consists of four total swallows. The EarPopper should be used once in each nostril, then wait 5 minutes and repeat once again in each nostril for a total of four swallows.
Remember the treatment only occurs at the moment of swallowing while the device is running.
Helpful hint : When using the EarPopper with a young child:
- Hold the EarPopper nosepiece beneath the nostril and push the power button, to allow them to get used to the sensation of air entering the nose.
- Hold the EarPopper nosepiece against the nostril, and pinch the other nostril shut.
- A sip of water to hold in their mouth may help encourage them to swallow with their mouth closed.
- Then repeat on the other nostril.
Treatment of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Aerotitis/Barotitis
A clinical study has demonstrated that negative pressure in the middle ear can be relieved by use of the EarPopper[2]. Patients can use the EarPopper as needed. Often relief will occur after only one treatment.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction can cause development of negative pressure in the middle ear due to a lack of ventilation and can lead to Otitis Media with Effusion, Aerotitis/Barotitis.
Aerotitis/Barotitis is a result of negative middle ear pressure caused by rapid elevation changes (airplane travel, diving, mountain climbing, etc.).