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Diagnosed with a mild case of eustachian tube dysfunction. one ear pops and clicks all the time, but the other one only does it when im laying down. why does one only pop and click while laying down?

Q: diagnosed with a mild case of eustachian tube dysfunction. one ear pops and clicks all the time, but the other one only does it when im laying down. why does one only pop and click while laying down?

: The difference suggests a difference, even if slight in the structure of the tubes, or the effect some irritant had on them. The human body has many slight differences from one side to the other. It is of no significance.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

The difference suggests a difference, even if slight in the structure of the tubes, or the effect some irritant had on them. The human body has many slight differences from one side to the other. It is of no significance.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/15/2022

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A member asked:

Diagnosed with a mild case of eustachian tube dysfunction. one ear pops and clicks all the time, but the other one only does it when im laying down. why does one only pop and click while laying down?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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