Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0179204
SPN: An epistaxis balloon is a device consisting of an inflatable balloon intended to control internal nasal bleeding by exerting pressure against the sphenopalatine artery.,UMD: Balloons consisting of a hollow rubber structure, expandable with either liquid or air. Nasal balloons are used to control nose bleeding (epistaxis) either of the anterior or posterior nasal cavity; to treat glue ear in children; and/or to support the structure and patency of the nasal canal.