MOST otologists use dry powder medication in the treatment of various cases such as mastoid cavity infections, preparation for tympanoplasty, and other problems. Various powder blowers and medications have been employed. It is the purpose of this brief report to draw attention to a ready made dispenser with medicated powder which has been found useful.
The plastic squeeze bottle (Figure) is furnished with several disposable plastic nozzles and 15 gm of medicated powder containing furazolidone buffered at a pH of 4
Powder blower.
when in aqueous solution. Although designed as a vaginal insufflation mechanism the device is readily adapted to otologic use. The bacteriologic spectrum, pH, and rare sensitization are ideal for use in the ear. The design of the apparatus is also appropriate. If desired, capsulated medication may be used in the insert as with other powder blowers. From an economic standpoint this apparatus is ideal.The powder blower