A Novel Method to Treat Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in the Mucosal Type of Chronic Otitis Media

Abstract Introduction Treatment of Eustachian tube dysfunction has remained an enigma for a long time. Balloon tuboplasty, even though effective, is not considered by many, as it invasive, expensive, and cumbersome. Hence, we tried to find some simple inexpensive solution the same in chronic otitis media. In this background, evaluated use barotubometer treat obstructive mucosal Materials Methods The pilot study was undertaken tertiary referral hospital with 25 cases 30 controls. Case group patients were administered therapy along ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone ear drops xylometazoline nasal until recovery or up 10 days. Control received Valsalva maneuver duration. Results categorized complete, partial, nil. It found that case had 60 32% complete partial recovery, respectively, while 33.33 13.33% control group. faster than maneuver. No complications observed new procedure. Conclusion simple, device can be used This particularly suitable peripheral health care centers developing countries.