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Conditions›Eustachian tube dysfunction

Eustachian tube dysfunction

This is the structure that helps equalize pressure in the middle ear. When it does not function properly you can suffer from; ear pain, ear fullness, tinnitus, dizziness, ear infections etc...
Dr. Peter Selz
Dr. Peter Selzreviewed this
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 33 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Body locations

Ear

Symptoms

Dizziness
Ear ache
Ear fullness
Hearing loss
Ear pressure

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Eustachian tube dysfunction
Decongestant
Steroid nasal spray
Oral antihistamine
Steroids

Other treatments

Supportive care

Risk factors

Personal

Exposure to radiation
Cigarette smoking

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