Ear Popper
The EarPopper is a non-surgical alternative treatment for certain cases of Otitis Media with Effusion and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in both children and adults, as well as for Aerotitis and Barotitis. It is particularly appropriate for patients who are unable to perform the Valsalva manoeuvre and are unsuitable for or unwilling to undergo ventilation tube placement.
Based on the Politzer manoeuvre, The EarPopper delivers air through the nose which, during the act of swallowing, is diverted up the Eustachian tube, thus clearing and ventilating the middle ear. This relieves negative pressure and allows fluid to drain. In several recent studies1,2,3,4, significant benefits were achieved in both adults and children.
Two versions are available: the Professional Model (EP-3000), designed for use in the office or treatment room, and supplied with disposable nose-pieces, and the Home Model (EP-2100), supplied in a storage case and fitted with a re-usable nose-piece.
Both versions are supplied complete with batteries.
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1Silman, S., and Arick, D., (1999) Efficacy of a Modified Politzer Apparatus in the Management of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Adults. J Am Acad Audiol 10: 496-501
2Arick, D., and Silman, S., (2000) Treatment of otitis media with effusion based on politzerisation with an automated device. Ear Nose Throat J.79:290-296
3Arick, D., and Silman, S., (2005) Nonsurgical home treatment of middle ear effusion and associated hearing loss in children. Part I: Clinical trial. Ear Nose Throat J 84: 567-578
4Silman, S, Arick, D.S. and Emmer, M.B., (2005) Nonsurgical home treatment of middle ear effusion and associated hearing loss in children. Part II: Validation Study. Ear Nose Throat J 84: 579-583
