Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have etd(clicking on swallow, varying tinnitus) from last 6months, my doctor saying- go to the gym and use nasal spray. is that the solution?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not necessarily: The term etd presumably means eustachian tube dysfunction, a rather non specific term used by general physicians. Firstly, everybody should have some noise in the ear when swallowing because when that tube opens, air reaches the middle ear and the ear drum moves (clicking). Varying tinnitus is shared by millions of people and if not associated with hearing loss, do not worry. Exercise is good.
Answered 3/18/2014
4.3k views
Depends: If the problem is from an allergic cause, then a steroid nasal spray may help. Do note that it takes several days for nasal steroid to reach optimal effect. Be sure to aim the nozzle towards the lateral sides of the nose also. If the problem persists, then consider seeing an ENT doctor.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Post nasal drip/mild swelling on the philtrum and cheek around the nose. No cold symptoms. Doc perscribed Nasal spray. No solution. Any ideas?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I can't use decongestants so tried 2 nasal sprays for sinusitis & ETD. Flonase, Nasonex (mometasone) both resulted in horrid migraines. Is there any other option?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can a post nasal drip have caused etd that i've had for 5 months? Three months of nasal steroids did nothing. Clicking and ear pain are unbearable.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Sore throat off and on and hurts to swallow upon early hours. Congestion, runny nose. Drainage. HX 4 yrs of tinnitus. I'm getting popping and clicking in my ears now and even when I talk. Could it be from this cold, my tmj or caused by ETD from this?
Sore throat off and on and hurts to swallow upon early hours.Congestion, runny nose drainage, hoarse voice ear pain. HX 4 yrs of tinnitus and tmj. I'm getting popping and clicking in my ears and now even when I talk. Could it be from this cold or ETD?
Have Tinnitus frm 2 wks. Have been taking nasal congestion spray but it has had no effect. The doctor said I have retraction of tympanic membrane.
Clicking in ears when swallowing/yawning and tinnitus. Both for over a year now. Tried anti histamines no results. Sometimes stuffy nose and muscus ?
Do doctors recommend those nasal rinse devices such as the neilmed plastic bottle that sprays a saline solution up the nostrils?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
