A pneumatic otoscope is a handheld instrument used to look at the
eardrum. It is similar to a regular otoscope, but it allows the health
professional to deliver a puff of air to see how the eardrum responds to a
change in air pressure.
Author
Debby Golonka, MPH
Editor
Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor
Denele Ivins
Associate Editor
Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer
Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer
Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology
Last Updated
February 28, 2007
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Last Updated:
February 28, 2007
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