Galbreath technique: a manipulative treatment for otitis media revisited.
Otitis media is a common disorder that results in numerous visits to the physician each year. Antimicrobials, antihistamines, steroids, and surgery have all been used to treat otitis media; however, the literature makes little mention of osteopathic manipulative treatment in this regard. This article describes a technique that was first described in 1929 by William Otis Galbreath, DO. By simple mandibular manipulation, the eustachian tube is made to open and close in a "pumping action" that allows the ear to drain accumulated fluid more effectively. Physicians can easily teach this procedure to parents for use at home.
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Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, USA.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005064:Eustachian Tube / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D020393:Manipulation, Spinal / Q000379:methods*; D010021:Osteopathic Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents