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A member asked:

Can swelling in the eustachian tube produce headaches?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not typically: Eustachian tube dysfunction usually results in a feeling of fullness in the ears.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/11/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: ET dysfunction can cause middle ear infection, which in turn can cause headache, mastoiditis, brain abscess, etc. See ENT doc to mange this [roblem.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 10/11/2015

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