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I'm 25 y.o. and have been diagnosed with etd since 10 years old. since then i have a sensation of unilateral left ear fullness which gets temporary relieved few minutes or hours after nasal decongestants. should i consider surgery ? if yes, why ?

Q: i'm 25 y.o. and have been diagnosed with etd since 10 years old. since then i have a sensation of unilateral left ear fullness which gets temporary relieved few minutes or hours after nasal decongestants. should i consider surgery ? if yes, why ?

: You should only consider to have a procedure done for opening the eustachian tube if you are bothered too much with the symptom and you are quite dependent on nasal decongestants.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You should only consider to have a procedure done for opening the eustachian tube if you are bothered too much with the symptom and you are quite dependent on nasal decongestants.

Answered 5/2/2022

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A member asked:

I'm 25 y.o. and have been diagnosed with etd since 10 years old. since then i have a sensation of unilateral left ear fullness which gets temporary relieved few minutes or hours after nasal decongestants. should i consider surgery ? if yes, why ?

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