Otovent Ear, Nose & Throat Treatment

Step 1 Connect the balloon to the nose piece. Hold the round part of the nose piece firmly against the right nostril with the right hand. Press the left nostril closed with the left hand.

Step 2 Inhale deeply, close the mouth and the inflate the balloon until it is the size of a grapefruit,by blowing through the nostril.

Step 3 Repeat the procedure with the left nostril.

Step 4 When the balloon is inflated, try to swallow. Please note that the nasal applicator should still be held close to your right nostril, your left nostril should be pressed shut with your left index finger and your mouth should be kept shut.

Step 5 Repeat the same procedure in the left nostril with your head tilted to the left.

• The balloons should not be cleaned. They should be replaced after three to four days use (max. 20 inflations/balloon)
•  the nasal applicator to be cleaned ,if necessary, use a mild cleaning agent and ordinary water.

• The balloon should be inflated when the pilot begins his descent before landing. This is when the partial vacuum in the middle ear may be created.
• You should inflate the balloon the moment the pain begins or when your hearing deteriorates. In normal circumstances, it may need to be inflated several times. There is no upper limit to the number of inflations.