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What is recommended when nasal steroids, decongestants, antibiotics, and 9 mos of waiting have failed for an adult with eustachian tube dysfunction?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

ENT interference: surgery, may be the answer​, whether PE tubes or other surgical intervention, if you already had an ENT evaluation, another look is needed or a second opinion, it's your right, good luck

Answered 5/15/2018

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