Chronic dysfunction of the eustachian tube Presenting complaints include hearing loss, persistent pain, or "clicking" in the ear. Patients must allow time for treatment (if required) to take effect.

Infections and blockages can disrupt the eustachian tubes, leading to discomfort and hearing problems. Any of these symptoms can count as eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). The eustachian tube runs ...

The eustachian tube is a canal that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx (the upper throat and the back of the nasal cavity). It controls the pressure within the middle ear, making it equal with ...

ETD is a relatively common condition. Depending on the cause, it may resolve on its own or through simple at-home treatment measures. Severe or recurring cases may require a visit to the doctor.

The incidence and prevalence of otitis media with effusion leading to chronic otitis media are well documented in the pediatric population. [1] When middle ear fluid is found in adult patients, ...

The Eustachian tube (or auditory tube) is a tube that links the pharynx to the middle ear. In adults the Eustachian tube is approximately 35 mm long. Some medical books call this the pharyngotympanic ...

Test batteries of the AT235 include standard tympanometry, ispsilateral and contralateral acoustic reflex and reflex decay, Eustachian tube function test (Williams test), and air conduction audiometry ...

Medtronic MDT recently launched the NuVent Eustachian tube dilation balloon. This development came on the heels of the FDA approval of this single-use device for the treatment of chronic, obstructive ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- You know the feeling when your ears pop in an airplane or an elevator? That's your Eustachian tube working, but when it's blocked, you could be in for some big ear problems. As ...

Here’s what’s happening when you feel that ear pressure, the most common causes behind it, how to find relief and when it may ...