Abstract: A device combining a treatment of ear and sinus conditions along with speech therapy and administration of medication is disclosed. The device comprises a patient facemask, adapted to cover mouth and nose of a patient, and a visual and/or audio feedback mechanism connected to the facemask and adapted to provide feedback through internal air pressure in a device's compartment. The device's compartment is adapted to be in fluid communication with the patient mouth and nose during its operation. The device may comprise a supervisor facemask. Expiration into the facemask(s) increases air pressure. An increase in air pressure within the device activates the feedback mechanism and will lead to effective middle ear and sinus ventilation. The feedback mechanism may also be used in speech therapy for feedback to the patient. Drugs may be administered into the system for treatment of airway disease of for the purpose or general anaesthesia.
Inventors:
Sascha Kristopher Zoellner, Katie Fyfe, Kevin Blake Powell, James Alexander Gordon, Carsten Ma On Wong Corazza, Graeme Lachlan Vincent, Matthew Joseph Lucas, Neil Gray Duthie, Jojo Santos Badenas, Sean Alexander Craig, Andrew Derek Clark