When atmospheric pressure rises or falls without change in the middle ear, the tympanic membrane cannot vibrate normally. This can result in temporary hearing problems and ear discomfort. 2 Typical ...
Infections and blockages can disrupt the eustachian tubes, leading to discomfort and hearing problems. Any of these symptoms can count as eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). The eustachian tube runs ...
A sudden sense of fullness in the ears, muffled hearing, or pressure that will not clear is an under-discussed pregnancy symptom. For many women, it appears without pain or infection and fluctuates ...
Patulous Eustachian Tube causes symptoms like hearing your own voice and a sense of ear fullness. Drinking enough water can help ease symptoms of a Patulous Eustachian Tube. Nasal decongestants can ...
Sinus issues, allergies, and colds don’t just impact your breathing. Some of these conditions can lead to other issues such as Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD), cause muffled hearing, clicking, ear ...
A persistent clogged or muffled feeling in the ears can be frustrating—and sometimes even concerning. Kelly Trythall, PA-C, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at University of Utah Health, explains ...
Medtronic plc has launched a single-use device for outpatient-based treatment of chronic, obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). Medtronic’s FDA-approved Nuvent system is a manually controlled ...
Dear Doctor: My hearing loss is related to my Eustachian tubes: They stay closed. I can open them and improve my hearing by holding my nose and blowing, but the effect lasts only a short time. Hearing ...
Middle-ear infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria remain among the most common pediatric illnesses worldwide. When the eustachian tube-responsible for balancing pressure and clearing mucus-fails ...
The eustachian tube is a narrow tube that connects the middle ear with the back of the nose. If it is blocked or does not open properly, there can be symptoms such as muffled hearing, pain, a feeling ...
This procedure works well for chronic eustachian tube dysfunction and there are no serious concerns about its safety. The eustachian tube connects the middle ear with the back of the nose. If the tube ...