Insufflations refer to the act of blowing air or a substance into a body cavity. Synonyms for this word include inflation, insuflation, insufflation, and insufflating. In medical terms, this can refer to the use of a tube or apparatus to blow medication or anesthetic into a patient's airways or other body cavities. Other synonyms for insufflations include blowing, exhaling, exhaling into, and insufflatory. This medical procedure is commonly used for the treatment of respiratory disorders or for the administration of anesthesia. Other medical procedures that may involve insufflations include ear tube placement and artificial respiration.