Balloon offers relief from chronic eustachian tube dysfunction
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A small, balloon-like device may bring lasting relief to the millions of people who suffer from chronic ear tube dysfunction
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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.
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Source: dukehealth.org: Duke Health News - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dg62 at duke.edu Source Type: news
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