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

can someone open their eustachian tube?

Accepted Answer

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

what happens if something is wrong with your eustachian tube?

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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 5

eustachian tube disorder, what to do?

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

Question 6

eustachian tube dysfunction symptoms?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

what is eustachian tube dysfunction, bilateral?

Accepted Answer

Blockage: Blockage of passageway between throat and ear  bilateral refers to both sides  check with an ENT for confirmation and treatment.

Question 8

how long does eustachian tube dysfunction last?

Accepted Answer

Varies: This is common after an episode of otitis media and can persist up to 3 months.  However, there are people who live with it constantly and may need intervention such as placing an ear tube.  Decongestants have not been shown to help but gentle ear popping can.  Studies are looking into whether medicines like Flonase (an intranasal steroid) help or not.

Question 9

how can catarrh in the eustachian tube be removed?

Accepted Answer

In general can not: I wonder how you know there is mucus or any pathology in the Eustachian tube.  The Eustachian tube runs from the back of the nose (nasopharynx) to the middle ear space. In general this is the result of a viral infection and resolves without any meds.  You could try a decongestant for 7 days and an OTC nasal drop for 3 days.  In general few, if any doctors would attempt to remove that mucus.

Question 10

how can i know if i have eustachian tube dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Eustacian tube: you might notice something called autophony where you hear your voice in your head somewhat like an echo. If this is common it basically clinches the diagnosis of eustachian tube dysfunction

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