{"product_id":"otovent-children-glue-ear-treatment","title":"Otovent® for Children – Glue Ear \u0026 Ear Pressure Treatment Kit (Ages 3+)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOtovent® is a clinically proven, drug-free and non-surgical treatment for glue ear (Otitis Media with Effusion) in children aged 3 and over.\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed by ENT specialist Dr Sven-Eric Stangerup in 1994 and recommended by the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Otovent has been used in over \u003cstrong\u003e2 million treatments worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each kit contains a reusable nose piece and 5 calibrated nasal balloons that gently open the Eustachian tube to relieve pressure and drain fluid from the middle ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy parents choose Otovent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-surgical alternative to grommets\u003c\/strong\u003e — clinical trials show Otovent can significantly reduce the need for ventilation tube surgery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrug-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — no antibiotics, no decongestants, no side-effect risk of medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacked by 4 randomised controlled trials\u003c\/strong\u003e and a Cochrane Review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy for kids to use\u003c\/strong\u003e — inflating the balloon feels like a game and gives immediate positive feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree companion app\u003c\/strong\u003e — track treatment sessions and set reminders (iOS \u0026amp; Android).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMDR-compliant medical device\u003c\/strong\u003e with calibrated resistance for consistent, safe pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is glue ear?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlue ear — also called \u003cem\u003eOtitis Media with Effusion (OME)\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eear catarrh\u003c\/em\u003e — happens when clear fluid builds up in the middle ear behind the eardrum, usually following a cold or ear infection. The Eustachian tube swells and can't open normally to equalise pressure, so fluid collects and makes the eardrum less responsive to sound. The result is dulled or muffled hearing, and in young children this can affect speech and language development if left untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;width:100%;max-width:800px;margin:24px 0;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/-5Xf4fqhuuA?rel=0\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" title=\"What is glue ear? Otovent explainer video\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSigns your child may have glue ear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurning up the TV or asking you to repeat yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot responding when called from another room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeech that seems less clear than before\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance problems or clumsiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplaints of a \"blocked\" or \"full\" feeling in the ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecent history of a cold or ear infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Otovent works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtovent uses a technique called \u003cstrong\u003eautoinflation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your child inflates a specially calibrated balloon through one nostril, which creates positive pressure in the nasopharynx. That pressure gently opens the Eustachian tube, equalising middle ear pressure and allowing trapped fluid to drain naturally down the back of the throat. Both the inflation and deflation phases help the tube open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree simple steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect\u003c\/strong\u003e — attach a balloon to the nose piece. Hold it firmly against one nostril and press the other nostril closed with a finger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInflate\u003c\/strong\u003e — take a deep breath, close the mouth, then gently but firmly inflate the balloon to about the size of a grapefruit (10–12 cm). Swallow 1–3 times while the balloon is inflated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat\u003c\/strong\u003e — swap to the other nostril and repeat. Success feels like a small \"pop\" or click in the ear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;width:100%;max-width:800px;margin:24px 0;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/t7RRLs08TeY?rel=0\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" title=\"How to use Otovent for children – demonstration video\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTreatment schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 times a day (morning, midday, evening) — one inflation per nostril each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2 onwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 times a day (morning and evening).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach balloon can be inflated up to \u003cstrong\u003e20 times\u003c\/strong\u003e before it needs replacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull effect can take a few months — consistency matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × reusable Otovent® nose piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 × calibrated Otovent® balloons (single-user)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry case for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated instructions for use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClinical evidence at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNICE Medtech Innovation Briefing (March 2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e — four randomised controlled trials in children showed significant improvement in middle ear function versus standard care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e (Perera et al., 2013) — autoinflation for hearing loss associated with OME.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWilliamson et al., CMAJ 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e — open randomised controlled trial in primary care, n=320.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStangerup et al., Archives of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e — the foundational autoinflation study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant safety information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for children \u003cstrong\u003eaged 3 and over\u003c\/strong\u003e. Treatment must always be supervised by an adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use\u003c\/strong\u003e during an active cold, ear infection or upper respiratory tract infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContraindicated in cases of severe nasal septal deformity, repaired cleft lip or palate, or scarred eardrums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe balloons contain \u003cstrong\u003elatex\u003c\/strong\u003e — consult a healthcare professional first if latex allergy is a concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare, transient side effects can include earache, headache, dizziness or minor nosebleeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly use official Otovent® balloons — never substitute toy balloons, which have incorrect pressure characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor or ENT specialist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will I see results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome children experience improvement within a few days. Full effect typically develops over weeks to a few months of consistent use. Early intervention after diagnosis produces the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan my child use Otovent while they have a cold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Otovent should not be used during a cold, ear infection or upper respiratory tract infection. Wait until symptoms have cleared before resuming treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Otovent painful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It can take a few tries to master the technique — inflating the balloon should feel firm but not uncomfortable. Many parents demonstrate first so the child knows what to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean the nose piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with mild detergent and warm tap water when needed. Do not clean the balloons — replace them after 20 inflations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a prescription?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo prescription is required to purchase Otovent in South Africa. It is a Class I medical device intended for over-the-counter use. If your child has been diagnosed with glue ear, we recommend discussing Otovent with your GP or ENT specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Otovent be used before a flight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Otovent is also effective for equalising middle ear pressure before, during and after flights, and at altitude in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the manufacturer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtovent® is manufactured by Circius Pharma (Sweden) and distributed in Southern Africa by Creatori Health. 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