Question 1

hi, i have muffled hearing in my left ear. i am almost certain that it is a build up of mucus in the eustachian tube. i have just come from the end of the flu, after 6 days. how long does it take for the eustachian tube to clear? thanks.

Accepted Answer

It depends : It depends On things like your specific anatomy (how vertical your Eustachian tube is), how hydrated you are , other medications you are taking, etc. if not improved in a few days try irrigating your sinuses with a saline rinse daily. If any pain, swelling or discharge of the ear occurs go to clinic

Question 2

i have a blocked eustachian tube. i've used afrin, neti pot, and hot compresses but nothing is clearing it. it just feels like there is water in it. ?

Accepted Answer

See ENT doc: You should probably see an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) doctor to get check out.

Question 3

one ear is muffled/ringing the last 4d since snorkeling. i can equalize with no problem. the outer ear is clear. i assume water in the middle ear, but since i can equalize fine i think the eustachian tube is not blocked so how could that be?

Accepted Answer

: If water entered your ear canal &amp; mixed with wax, the latter would be apt to swell &amp;block the canal near the ear drum. Water cannot penetrate the ear drum unless there is a perforation of the ear drum.  All this is.independent of the eustachian tube. An examination of your ear will determine if you require ear wax removal by aspiration or currette but not irrigation unless the ear drum is visible

Question 4

i have eustachian tube dysfunction & am taking sudafed and afrin (oxymetazoline). how long will it take to clear up and when will the ringing in ears take to clear up?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Eustachian tube dysfunction can been sudden related to swimming or other pressure related changes or related chronic problems related to allergy.  If you have been on those meds for over a week, you may need something stronger, so see a physician or an ENT doctor.

Question 5

how long does it take for eustachian tube dysfunction to go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube: Depends on the cause of the dysfunction. Discuss with your team. The know u we do not.

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

how do you unblock or reduce swelling of eustachian tube!? an how long does it usually take

Accepted Answer

Not easy: Eustachian tube blockage is usually reversible and is often caused by viral infections of the nose and back of nose.  Nasal sprays and decongestants are rarely helpful.  I would consult an ENT doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Sometimes, if you have had many ear infections in childhood, the ET blockage may be long lasting.

Question 9

my etn doctor prescribed me trypsine/chymotryosine tablets for my eustachian tube dysfunction. it is not helping me. what should i take?

Accepted Answer

Not helping: It is not what you should take  - it is what you MUST discuss with the doctor who prescribed the medicines that do not seem to be helping you.

Question 10

ringing ear caused by blocked eustachian tube is it permanent!!??

Accepted Answer

No: This should go away after your tube is unblocked.  If it doesn't in a few days please see a doctor.

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Hi, i have muffled hearing in my left ear. i am almost certain that it is a build up of mucus in the eustachian tube. i have just come from the end of the flu, after 6 days. how long does it take for the eustachian tube to clear? thanks.

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I have a blocked eustachian tube. i've used afrin, neti pot, and hot compresses but nothing is clearing it. it just feels like there is water in it. ?

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One ear is muffled/ringing the last 4d since snorkeling. i can equalize with no problem. the outer ear is clear. i assume water in the middle ear, but since i can equalize fine i think the eustachian tube is not blocked so how could that be?

A member asked:

I have eustachian tube dysfunction & am taking sudafed and afrin (oxymetazoline). how long will it take to clear up and when will the ringing in ears take to clear up?

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How long does it take for eustachian tube dysfunction to go away on its own?

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How long does a eustachian tube take to naturally unblock?

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

A member asked:

How do you unblock or reduce swelling of eustachian tube!? an how long does it usually take

A member asked:

My etn doctor prescribed me trypsine/chymotryosine tablets for my eustachian tube dysfunction. it is not helping me. what should i take?

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Ringing ear caused by blocked eustachian tube is it permanent!!??

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