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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction When the Eustachian Tube becomes blocked and fails to open properly, it is called Eustachian Tube Dysfunction(ETD).

SYMPTOMS OF ETD

When Eustachian tube gets blocked you might experience the following symptoms –

  • Ears feel plugged or full
  • Hearing is muffled
  • Pain in one or both ears
  • Ringing sound or tinnitus in the ears
  • Popping sounds in the ear
  • In some cases, dizziness
  • Some children may express intolerance to loud sounds

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What is Eustachian Tube and what are it’s functions?

The Eustachian Tube is a small passageway that connects the upper part of your throat to the middle ear. It controls the air pressure behind the eardrum & middle ear space and prevents build-up of fluid & discharges. In day to day life, the Eustachian tube opens when you sneeze, yawn or swallow food. The “pop” you hear when descending a plane or diving is caused by the Eustachian tube.

The Eustachian Tube performs the following functions –

  • Ventilate the middle ear
  • Protect the middle ear from infections and disease
  • Drain away fluids from the middle ear
  • Prevent the reflux of nasopharyngeal secretions into the middle ear
  • Helps the eardrum vibrate allowing us to hear

Causes of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

  • ETD is caused when the Eustachian tubes get inflamed leading to build up of mucus or fluid in the middle ear. Common causes of ETD are –
  • Common cold
  • Ear or sinus infections
  • Allergies
  • Activities involving sudden change of altitude such as flying, gliding, scuba diving, mountaineering
  • In rare cases enlarged adenoids or tumors in the nasopharynx (upper part of the throat behind the nose) Children, smokers and obese people are at a higher risk of ETD.

Potential complications from untreated ETD

Leaving ETD untreated can lead to further ear complications such as –

  • Otitis media
  • Damage to the middle ear and eardrum
  • Collapse of the eardrum into the middle ear
  • Perforation of the eardrum

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