A multi-centre randomised controlled trial to compare nasal balloon autoinflation versus no nasal balloon autoinflation for otitis media with effusion in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children (the INFLATE trial)

渗出性中耳炎（OME）或“胶耳”是土著和托雷斯海峡岛民儿童常见的耳部问题。在OME中，液体积聚在中耳中。这可能导致听力损失和学习困难，并导致手术。我们将看看使用一个简单的设备，其中一个孩子吹了一个气球与他们的鼻孔（鼻气囊自动充气）有助于解决胶耳，提高听力，是可以接受的管理这一重要的耳朵健康问题。

Otitis media with effusion (OME) or ’glue ear’ is a common ear problem in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. In OME, fluid accumulates in the middle ear. This can cause hearing loss and learning difficulties and lead to surgery. We will see if the use of a simple device in which a child blows up a balloon with their nostrils (nasal balloon autoinflation) helps resolve glue ear, improves hearing and is acceptable for the management of this important ear health problem.