A: Flexible atraumatic tip
B: Inflation lock
C: Optimal working length
D: One finger davancement
E: Single connection point
Reliably has symptoms during air travel
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Candidate for BDET
Spontaneous onset in mid-adulthood with no known trigger
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Candidate for BDET
Acute onset, may be relieved with decongestants
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Candidate for BDET if chronic
Year-round symptoms, persistent or episodic
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Candidate for BDET as adjunct to ESS
Ear problems continuously since childhood
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Candidate for BDET
Persistent symptoms including aural fullness without hearing loss; no vertigo, autophony, or TMJ symptoms
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May not benefit from BDET
The minimal clinically important difference was a 0.5 point reduction in ETDQ-7 scores. The mean change from baseline was -2.0 and -2.1 at 6-weeks and 6-months, respectively.
Data shows that patient are both satisfied with the outcome and would recommend the procedure5.