Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

what are the consequences of flying with a blocked eustachian tube if the valsalva technique does not work?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Having mucous or infection in an ear tube may cause pain during pressure changes of ascending and descending. This could also potentially cause the infection to migrate to the ear drums which could pop. Best to get checked by your doctor to ensure the ear drums are healthy for the flight. Cheers.

Question 5

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 6

my eustachian tube is completely blocked, and the valsalva technique does not work. i have to fly in two days -what are the consequences of flying?

Accepted Answer

Pain: It may be very painful to fly with your Eustachian tube(s) blocked.  Try Flonase nasal spray (now sold over-the-counter).  Use 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day and again right before your flight.  Next time, start using the Flonase 7-10 days before a scheduled flight.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

can you get head/ neck pain due to blocked eustachian tube?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and: A blocked eustachian tube can come from other head/neck issues, including a cold, allergy, sinusitis-all can cause head/neck pain!

Question 9

how to open the eustachian tube? i believ mine is blocked because the pressure of my headphones are causing me to feel like im going to pass gas/explode , etc

Accepted Answer

Hi. : Hi. First off - please take off the head phones and keep them off until the pain has resolved. Trying pinching down both of your nostrils so that no air flows through them.  Now, with you mouth closed and your nostrils pinched closed breath hard (like you were bearing down to have a bowel movement). This pressure  might be enough to temporarily open the eustachian tube. However, if that doesn't work consider use of an over the counter oral decongestant - by reducing congestion/ swelling it may take pressure off the eustacian tube which may be pinched off. Consider use of a  nasal spray like afrin. It is quite powerful but shouldn't be used more than twice a day for three to five days at the maximum. Maybe you could limit headphone use. Take care.

Question 10

i have bruxism and some hearing loss, could it be my eustachian tube blocked fully?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Bruxism (habitual grinding of the teeth) and other disorders of the temporomandibular joint (the jaw socket) can cause pain that is described as an earache. Eustachian tube blockage can cause a painful middle ear infection or blockage of hearing.  These diseases are commonly confused, because both cause pain, but they are not related.

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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. ?

A member asked:

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?

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

A member asked:

What are the consequences of flying with a blocked eustachian tube if the valsalva technique does not work?

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

A member asked:

My eustachian tube is completely blocked, and the valsalva technique does not work. i have to fly in two days -what are the consequences of flying?

A member asked:

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

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Can you get head/ neck pain due to blocked eustachian tube?

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How to open the eustachian tube? i believ mine is blocked because the pressure of my headphones are causing me to feel like im going to pass gas/explode , etc

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I have bruxism and some hearing loss, could it be my eustachian tube blocked fully?

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