Earflo delivers a precisely controlled puff of air through the nose into the eustachian tube during swallowing to help equalise pressure in the middle ear and reduce fluid buildup associated with otitis media with effusion. Image: Earflo....
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable change to audiology practice yet; FDA clearance marks a regulatory milestone but clinical adoption depends on availability, pricing, and comparative effectiveness data against existing treatments.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
A non-surgical, non-pharmacological device option for otitis media with effusion could expand the toolkit available to audiologists and ENTs managing middle ear conditions, particularly in paediatric populations.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Earflo has received FDA clearance for treating otitis media with effusion (fluid in the middle ear).
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