Pneumomassage
specialists
equipment
treatment
Features of pneumomassage
The hearing organ consists of the outer, middle and inner ear, each of which has a different structure and function. Sound waves travel through the external ear canal into the cavity with the eardrum, connected by the Eustachian tube to the nasopharynx. Also in the structure of the device there are miniature bones that respond to sound vibrations. Normally, the tympal cavity, located behind the eardrum, contains air. This ensures a balance of pressure on both sides of the middle ear.
As a result of ARVI, otitis media or other inflammatory processes, the Eustachian tube becomes clogged with mucus from the nasopharynx, and air exchange is disrupted. Without air supply, a vacuum is formed in the tympal cavity and the eardrum is stretched. This leads to ear congestion. The inflammatory process provokes the accumulation of fluid in the cavity. If the pathology is not treated, pus forms in the middle ear, which leads to decreased and even complete loss of hearing.
During pneumatic massage, pulsed air flows are directed into the auditory tube. As a result of changes in pressure, the eardrum vibrates, its elasticity and mobility of the auditory ossicles are restored. This prevents the formation of scars and allows you to stop the adhesive process.
There are several methods of ear massage for otitis media:
- Compression - helps normalize blood circulation and vascular tone, relieves swelling and fatigue
- Vacuum infrasound - helps to normalize intra-ear pressure and relieve the inflammatory process
- Mechanical or electrical action - used to restore the elasticity of the membrane, improve its mobility, remove purulent exudate from the tympal cavity
To perform vibration massage of the ear, the doctor can use a special device or mechanical action. The hardware technique has many advantages. During the process, it is enough for a specialist to set the necessary parameters of time, frequency and amplitude of vibration. Then tubes are tightly inserted into the ear canal, through which an air flow of alternating positive and negative pressure is supplied. When exposed to the eardrum, its movement is provoked.
During manual massage of the ears for otitis, the doctor uses a rubber bulb with a tube that works on the principle of a mechanical aspirator. A tip and an otoscope are installed in the patient’s ear canal. When the bulb is squeezed and unclenched, alternating pressure is created inside the ear. The method does not require the use of electricity, so it is available both in the hospital and on the go.
General information about the procedure
Contraindications
Pneumomassage of the eardrum is not performed during an exacerbation of otitis media, when pus has accumulated in the middle ear. In this case, drug therapy is first prescribed, and after stopping the infectious-inflammatory process, massage is prescribed.
Trest pneumomassage is contraindicated in the following cases:
- Barotrauma after deep diving
- Pathologies and ruptures of the eardrum - excessive mobility, perforation
- Exacerbation of an inflammatory disease, which is accompanied by high temperature, fever
- Hypertension
A vacuum massage of the ear cannot be performed immediately before traveling by plane or diving, because... Pressure surges can injure the eardrum. If manipulation is carried out during purulent otitis, it can provoke a serious complication - otogenic sepsis. To avoid dangerous consequences, you should first undergo a diagnosis from an otolaryngologist.
Pneumomassage of the eardrum in Moscow
Treatment of ear diseases using baromassage is carried out in all branches of the K+31 clinic. Our specialists perform a full examination and prepare the patient for the procedure only if there are no contraindications. It is possible to carry out complex treatment together with physiotherapy using modern devices.
Hardware pneumomassage of the eardrum at an affordable price guarantees the safety and effectiveness of the procedure. After completing a course of treatment, the result lasts for a long time.
How is an appointment with an otolaryngologist at K+31?
Our doctors
This award is given to clinics with the highest ratings according to user ratings, a large number of requests from this site, and in the absence of critical violations.
This award is given to clinics with the highest ratings according to user ratings. It means that the place is known, loved, and definitely worth visiting.
The ProDoctors portal collected 500 thousand reviews, compiled a rating of doctors based on them and awarded the best. We are proud that our doctors are among those awarded.
Make an appointment at a convenient time on the nearest date
Price
Appointment to the doctor
Indications for vibration massage of eardrums
Pneumomassage of the ears is recommended for the treatment and prevention of hearing loss if the patient has the following diseases:
The procedure is performed at an early stage of the disease and only after a comprehensive diagnosis using an otoscope.