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In the normal condition of the ear, air goes up the eustachian tube into the
middle ear with each swallow. In middle ear effusion, also known as “serous
otitis media”, the eustachian tube becomes blocked and air cannot get into
the middle ear. Fluid accumulates behind the ear drum and hearing is decreased.
In some patients, middle ear effusion can be relieved by “popping” the ears
by inflating the ears by holding the nostrils closed and forcing air into the
ears. If this does not get air into the ears, middle ear effusion can be
relieved by use of the Mathis inflation bulb while swallowing. After getting
air into the middle ear, fluid drains down the tube out of the middle ear and
hearing is restored to normal. In more severe cases the fluid may have be
removed by making a small incision in the ear drum and suctioning out the
fluid.
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