This equalizing effect of the Eustachian tube is important because it helps in maintaining equal air pressure, which is critical to the functioning of the eardrum. This role becomes all the more ...

Q: Which Doctor Should I Consult? A: If the problem is not severe and has only been present for a few days you can consult your general physician and he will refer you to a specialist if needed. If ...

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 ...

May 18, 2011 (UPDATED June 7, 2011) — The use of intranasal steroid sprays may not alleviate the manifestations of eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD), according to the results of a randomized, ...

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilation for chronic eustachian tube dysfunction in adults and children. This involves using a balloon filled with saline to widen the eustachian tube. This ...

Eustachian tube is the thin tube which joins the middle ear to the back of the throat, which is generally closed but opens during the time of chewing, swallowing and yawning. Eustachian tube ...

Can't work out where that strange popping or crackling sound in your ears is coming from? Unusual noise in your ears could be a normal release of pressure, but may also be due to a number of factors ...

Eustachian tube is the thin tube which joins the middle ear to the back of the throat, which is generally closed but opens during the time of chewing, swallowing and yawning. Eustachian tube ...

Q:I have a plugged-left-ear problem. It usually starts about 4 p.m. and lasts about three to four hours. I cough, clear my throat, yawn, close my nostrils and blow — nothing seems to help. A: It seems ...

Ear tubes, also known as tympanostomy tubes, are tiny cylindrical devices that are inserted into the eardrum to help drain fluid and prevent infections. While many people may think that ear tubes are ...