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My 4 year old tried to blow up a balloon and after complained his ear popped . It s been several hours and he is in pain, barely will talk, and is swollen on both sides. I gave him some tylenol. What should my next be to comfort him or should I take him to the ER?
Hi..... this is called valsalva maneuver. When kids blow balloon like this by air pressure from the oral cavity will get shifted to the middle ear through the eustachian tubes. This will cause pain. You did right in giving Tylenol. Please be patient, it will settle down. If he doesn't settle down in a few hours please take him to the nearest Emergency Room.
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What Causes Ear Pain After Blowing Up Balloon?
Hi..... this is called valsalva maneuver. When kids blow balloon like this by air pressure from the oral cavity will get shifted to the middle ear through the eustachian tubes. This will cause pain. You did right in giving Tylenol. Please be patient, it will settle down. If he doesn t settle down in a few hours please take him to the nearest Emergency Room. Regards - Dr. Sumanth