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Is it possible to have fluid problems in my eustachian tube and not the middle ear?.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Possible but unlikel: I can imagine that the obstruction of the eustachean tube may lead to fluid gravitated at the eustachean tube level but this is a highly unlikely scenario If you have had this problem for a long time, see an ENT and even a 2nd opinion if necessary.

Answered 12/9/2016

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