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I have been dealing with eustachian tube disfunction for over two years. i just flew this weekend and am now on prednisone, which i have taken many ti?
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Eustachian tube: Will assume you are not smoker, frequent alcohol drinker, that allergies are being treated, are not immune deficient, not a preschool teacher. Prednisone may help if have allergies. Consider having PE tubes inserted or having eustachian tube balloon dilatation procedure
Answered 2/24/2018
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