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Could you tell me if ear tubes permanently fix eustachian tube dysfunction?
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No: Tubes provide a temporary solution that may help long term.If the Eustachian tube has failed for an extended period, the tubes can allow the middle ear to ventilate, permitting any chronic swelling to subside. During the initial procedure, thick mucoid debris is removed. Once the debris is gone,natural thinner middle ear mucous may drain appropriately.The tubes would no longer be needed.
Answered 2/23/2020
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