Question 1

how to clean in eustachian tube ?

Accepted Answer

You can't: The eustachian tube itself is internal and cannot be cleaned. Things that cause nasal congesiton, such as allergies and colds, can lead to blockage of the eustachian tube. Therefore, treating nasal congestion and keeping the nose open can help keep the eustachian tube open. Structural issues, such as enlarged tonsils, can affect the eustachian tube as well.

Question 2

can someone open their eustachian tube?

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Yes: By blowing against a closed nose you force air up the eustachian tube which can open it, may be only temporarily.

Question 3

what causes fluid out of your eustachian tube?

Accepted Answer

INFLAMMATION: Upper respiratory infection/ allergies, cogestion/ repeated chronic otitis leading to narrowing of the tubes.

Question 4

how long does a eustachian tube take to naturally unblock?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube dysf: The length of Eustachian tube dysfx depends on the original reason why the  tube was blocked or not functioning in the first place.  If it is a cold: when the cold resolves.  If it is a mass or the adenoid as the cause, whenever the tissue is removed.  Sometimes it never resolves and people may require the placement of a tube to equilibrate the pressure in the middle ear space.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

what happens if something is wrong with your eustachian tube?

Accepted Answer

Clogged ears: The eustachian tube opens in the back of the nose next to the adenoid and goes up to the middle ear - space behind the ear drum. Fundamentally, dysfunction of the eustachian tube does not allow for aeration and drainage of the middle ear. Symptoms could be as mild as clogging or fullness in the ear to fluid collection with the extreme end of the spectrum causing an ear infection.

Question 6

what are the causes of the fluid to exist in a blocked eustachian tube?

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Middle Ear: The eustachian tube is our drainage (& pressure equalizer) for our middle ear,  obstructed by excessive mucous production (colds, allergy, smoke exposure), thick mucous due to infection or antihistamines, blowing your nose hard/refilling your ear with mucous, & lymphoid/adenoid tissue obstructing drainage. In children, the tube is narrow & horizontal & plugs more easily.

Question 7

what to do if i know air enters from eustachian tube but i'm wondering how it exits?

Accepted Answer

Two way tube: The eustachian tube equalizes the pressure between the outside world and the inner ear.  Air can pass either way in response to outside pressure, whether you are in an airplane, etc.  Coughing and sneezing can over fill the tube and swallowing and yawning can open it up for equalization.  It is a nifty little system.

Question 8

can frequent/excessive yawning be a symptom of blocked eustachian tube or its dysfunction? if not, what can cause excessive yawning?

Accepted Answer

: Sleep deficit is the usual cause.
For additional info: https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/excessive-yawning#:~:text=Excessive%20yawning%20reasons%20include%3A,can%20lead%20to%20yawning%20excessively.

Question 9

eustachian tube disorder, what to do?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: for proper diagnosis, tests and a referral to a specialist if needed.

Question 10

eustachian tube dysfunction symptoms?

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Hearing loss + more: Eustachian tube dysfunction means your ears cannot properly equalize its pressure. So ear fullness is common. It also impairs the conduction of sound to the inner ear as your ear drum is rendered less efficient producing hearing loss. Frequently, fluid also accumulates behind the ear drum producing fullness and hearing loss also.

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