Andrew Scheim Eustachian tube ozone insufflation is the focus of this follow-up video, in which Andrew Scheim describes two approaches intended to reach the Eustachian tube and middle ear. One adapts the swallowing principle demonstrated with an air-pressure device called the Eustachi. The other uses a manual positioning maneuver Andrew says he learned from his ear doctor.
Drawing on his own experience with middle-ear fluid, post-COVID ear symptoms, and recurring irritation associated with playing saxophone, Andrew explains why he explored these approaches and what he noticed along the way. This article accompanies the video and summarizes his observations and proposed mechanisms.
Safety disclaimer: For educational purposes only; not medical advice. Ozone exposure and ear pressurization carry risks. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Understanding the Eustachian Tube and Middle Ear
The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and upper throat. Its functions include helping equalize pressure and allowing fluid to drain from the middle ear. When that system is not functioning well, people may experience fullness, pressure, or muffled hearing. Johns Hopkins Medicine explains that different types of Eustachian tube dysfunction require different approaches to care.
Andrew’s central question in the video is how an approach directed through the nose might reach this region. He distinguishes ordinary pressure equalization with air from his interest in ozone, which he believes could offer additional effects in an inflammatory or infectious situation.
Why Andrew Explored This Approach
Andrew describes a middle-ear infection, fluid in the middle ear, and a post-COVID issue as part of the background to his experimentation. He also recalls years of recurring right-sided ear irritation that he associates with saxophone playing.
For him, the goal was broader than relieving a feeling of blockage. He wanted to explore whether ozone could act locally in an area he felt was difficult to reach. He attributes antiviral, inflammation-related, and tissue-supporting benefits to ozone in this setting. These are his interpretations of his experience; the video does not establish those effects through clinical testing.
He presents the demonstration as a follow-up to an earlier PromoLife presentation and to questions he received afterward. Much of his discussion therefore focuses on handling, positioning, and the distinction between the two approaches.
Technique One: Adapting the Eustachi Swallowing Principle
Video section: approximately 2:01–7:51.
The first approach is modeled on the Eustachi, an air-pressure device shown in an included video clip. That clip illustrates the idea of combining nasal airflow with swallowing to help equalize middle-ear pressure. Andrew then describes adapting that principle by substituting an ozone-filled syringe for the air device.
His explanation centers on three elements: a nasal seal, control of the syringe, and swallowing. He believes the swallow helps direct gas toward the Eustachian tube. He repeatedly emphasizes that handling the equipment can be awkward and that maintaining control matters.
Andrew discusses several practical observations from his demonstration. He reports difficulty obtaining a seal with certain extension tips and describes using moldable silicone earplugs as an improvised way to close the opposite nostril. He also notes that coordinating swallowing can be challenging. These details describe what appears in the video rather than establish a recommended equipment setup.
The comparison with Eustachi explains the inspiration for the method. It does not demonstrate that an ozone-filled syringe has the same performance or safety characteristics as a device designed to deliver air.
Technique Two: The Manual Positioning or “Bone Roll” Maneuver
Video section: approximately 7:52–10:19.
The second approach involves what Andrew calls a “bone roll”: a manual positioning maneuver that he believes opens a pathway toward the Eustachian tube. He says his ear doctor originally showed him the maneuver in connection with using a nasal spray.
Andrew first demonstrates this positioning approach on its own, then discusses combining it with the swallowing-based approach. In his account, the positioning and swallowing provide two ways of encouraging access to the same region.
The transcript does not identify a named anatomical structure or a standardized clinical maneuver. The video is therefore the reference for understanding what Andrew is showing. His description of opening a direct pathway is his proposed explanation, rather than an anatomically verified finding presented in the recording.
His reference to Flonase recounts advice he says he received in his own care. It should not be read as a general medication recommendation or as evidence that nasal medication or ozone has been delivered into the middle ear.
The Main Caution Andrew Repeats: Avoid Excess Pressure
Video sections: approximately 1:10–2:00 and throughout both demonstrations.
Andrew’s most repeated caution is to avoid forceful syringe pressure. He contrasts the small space associated with the Eustachian tube and middle ear with larger spaces discussed elsewhere in his ozone practice. His message is that aggressive pressure is inappropriate for this region.
He returns to this point when combining the two techniques, emphasizing gentleness and avoiding over-pressurization. This is an important part of his presentation, although gentle handling alone does not establish the safety of ozone exposure or nasal pressurization.
He also describes a breathing and breath-holding practice that he believes protects the lungs. That belief should not be treated as a demonstrated safeguard against ozone inhalation.
Andrew’s Observations About Congestion and Repetition
Video section: approximately 10:21–12:11.
In the closing discussion, Andrew describes chronic congestion as something he believes may change gradually. He uses the image of working through layers of blockage and suggests that long-standing symptoms may take repeated sessions to improve.
His emphasis is on patience, paying attention to the response, and avoiding aggravation. He mentions a range of possible repetitions and treatment counts, but the recording does not establish a validated schedule, dose, or expected time to improvement. His suggested progression is best understood as part of his personal approach.
For readers considering how this relates to their own symptoms, the distinction between pressure, fluid, inflammation, and infection matters. A similar feeling of ear blockage can have different causes, and the experience Andrew describes cannot determine another person’s diagnosis.
Questions to Bring to a Clinician
The video may raise useful questions about ear pressure and persistent symptoms. A discussion with an ear, nose, and throat specialist can help clarify:
- What is causing the fullness, pressure, or hearing change?
- Is there fluid in the middle ear, and how has that been confirmed?
- What type of Eustachian tube dysfunction, if any, is present?
- Is any pressure-equalization approach appropriate for this particular ear?
- What evidence and risks apply to a proposed unconventional treatment?
A sudden drop in hearing should not be assumed to be congestion. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders advises immediate medical assessment for sudden deafness symptoms.
Key Takeaways From the Video
Andrew presents two distinct ideas: a swallowing-based approach inspired by an air-pressure device, and a manual positioning maneuver he says he learned during ear care. He also demonstrates how he combines them, while repeatedly cautioning against excessive pressure.
His interest in ozone comes from his personal experience and his belief that it may do more than equalize pressure. Those proposed benefits remain claims within his account. The video offers a window into his reasoning and observations, while leaving questions about delivery, effectiveness, and safety unresolved.
For more educational discussions from Andrew, visit the Andrew Scheim blog.