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 ...
What treatment do you recommend for eustachian-tube dysfunction when all previously tried medications (i.e., antihistamines, decongestants, and sprays) have failed? —Joan E. Rigdon, NP, Pasadena, ...
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 ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: Three months ago, I caught a respiratory virus on a trip to South America. According to my ENT doctor, my ear canals are clear, and my sinus infection (if I, indeed, had one) is all ...
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 ...
Istanbul: CPAP therapy does not affect Eustachian tube function, but understanding its side effects can improve patient compliance, according to a study published in the Journal of Otolaryngology–Head ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My ears feel plugged up, similar to the effect of cabin pressure in a plane. I was referred to an ENT specialist. She performed several tests but could find nothing wrong. Allergy ...
Integra LifeSciences Holding Corporation has announced the enrollment of the first patient in the Acclarent AERA Pediatric Registry, which aims to evaluate the real-world use of the AERA Eustachian ...
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 ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My ears feel plugged up, similar to the effect of cabin pressure in a plane. I was referred to an ENT specialist. She performed several tests but could find nothing wrong. Allergy ...