THE TREATMENT OF AERO-OTITIS MEDIA BY REDECOMPRESSION,
Abstract
The precipitating event preceding the appearance of aero-otitis media is the development of a relative vacuum within the middle ear. The aim of rational therapy should be the relief of this inequality of pressure. Redecompression in a low pressure chamber has proved to be an effective method of obtaining normal pressure relationships between the middle ear and the environment. In 27 of a group of 33 men with severe aero-otitis media, this form of treatment has effected immediate relief of symptoms and rapid resolution of the process. The failures occurred in patients who, for any reason, were unable to effect or to maintain aeration of the middle ear during and after redecompression. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1940
- Accession Number
- AD0620282
Entities
People
- H. A. Smedal
- H. R. Bierman
- J. L. Lilienthal Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Institute