Table 2.

Estimated means obtained with a linear mixed model for the Valsalva maneuver in the three groups, at the second time point of assessment.

Measurement	Normal ears (n = 36)	Mild retraction (n = 23)	Moderate/severe retraction (n = 17)
VBP	−53 (±18)	−84 (±20)	−154 (±22)
VP1	−42 (±18)	−89 (±20)	−136 (±22)
VP2	−37 (±18)	−67 (±20)	−156 (±22)
VP3	−36 (±18)	−68 (±20)	−148 (±22)
VP4	−37 (±18)	−70 (±20)	−168 (±22)
VP5	−36 (±18)	−73 (±20)	−185 (±22)

VBP, Valsalva maneuver baseline pressure; VP, Valsalva maneuver pressure.

Data expressed as mean (standard error); (p [measurement]) = 0.707; (p [group]) < 0.001.