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. 2021 Jun 2;7:48. doi: 10.1038/s41522-021-00219-2

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Fig. 7 — a A standard otoscope and its disposable speculum. b Representative view of the otoscope speculum integrated with microplasma jet array. c Diagrams and photos of the speculum head with neon microplasma jets produced in the microchannels. The panels show the end-on, cross-sectional view of the speculum head, and the conical microchannel array that can alternatively be used for gas delivery and power electrodes. d Illustration of the microplasma-integrated otoscope delivery platform in the ear. e Illustration of an earbud-based microplasma delivery platform in the ear for longer treatment durations. The hollow center space for both designs in d, e allows for visual access and information.