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I have eustachian tube dysfunction that is continuous and painful. can an adult get tubes to treat? (had them as a child for chronic ear infections)
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See ENT specialist: You should see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist for an evaluation. Tubes are sometimes placed for adults, but the specialist can tell you if this is the proper treatment.
Answered 7/27/2014
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