Balloon offers relief from chronic eustachian tube dysfunction
Treatment TermsSinus and nasal conditionsEar nose and throat
SEO Meta Description
A small, balloon-like device may bring lasting relief to the millions of people who suffer from chronic ear tube dysfunction
Author
Debbe Geiger
Overview
Inserting a small, balloon-like device in a blocked eustachian tube may bring lasting relief to the millions of children and adults who suffer from chronic eustachian tube dysfunction each year. Duke ear nose and throat doctors – the first and only otolaryngologists in North Carolina using the newly approved Aera system – say it has the potential to significantly reduce the need for ear tubes and other ear surgeries.
Content Blocks
Section Header Image/Video20161215.kutchma.shelly.02.blog_.jpg
Section Features
Images/Media
Text Content
Section Features
Images/Media
Text Content
CTA ButtonSinus and nasal conditions
CTA Header
Learn more
Hero Image20161215.kutchma.shelly.03.blog_.jpg
Preview Image
CategoriesNews/expertsFamily health
Featured Doctors and Providers
David M. Kaylie, MD, MS
Sidebar Box
Sidebar Links
Desktop Only
Do not display phone numbers
Related Blog Posts
6 reasons to schedule your annual physical
How healthy is your singing voice?
New technique preserves, restores hearing following acoustic neuroma
Related Doctors LinkRelated doctors
Featured Doctors - Custom Specialties
Ear, nose and throat specialist
Source: dukehealth.org: Duke Health News - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dg62 at duke.edu Source Type: news
More News: Blogging | Children | ENT & OMF | Health | Learning | Neurology | Neurosurgery | Universities & Medical Training