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Suggest Treatment For Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

Hello, I ve had tinnitus of varying degrees since January. I woke up with a clogged left ear and it didn t pop for a couple of days for relief. I ve had ringing in both ears ever since. I ve had the tests done by ENT and I was told the pressure was off, but I can hear fine, and that I have eustacian tube dysfunction. I have no idea what to do about all this. He have me Flonase and that did nothing. This is constant and constantly frustrating. Will it ever go away? Please help. Thank you so much.
Fri, 19 Dec 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
Eustachian tube dysfunction (that connects the middle ear with the back of the nose) means that the Eustachian tube is blocked or does not open properly. Air cannot then get into the middle ear. Therefore, the air pressure on the outer side of the eardrum becomes greater than the air pressure in the middle ear. This pushes the eardrum inward. The eardrum becomes tense and does not vibrate so well when hit by sound waves...
following medications USUALLY ADVICED..
Nasal or oral decongestants
Oral antihistamines
Nasal steroids to relieve nasal congestion and enable the eustachian tube to open
Pain medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen..if all these medications are already tried and you are not getting relief.. then the final option is..a myringotomy that is an incision will be made in the eardrum to allow the pressure to equalize and the fluid to drain...consult you ENT DOCTOR..
get well soon..
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Suggest Treatment For Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

Hi, Welcome to HCM, Eustachian tube dysfunction (that connects the middle ear with the back of the nose) means that the Eustachian tube is blocked or does not open properly. Air cannot then get into the middle ear. Therefore, the air pressure on the outer side of the eardrum becomes greater than the air pressure in the middle ear. This pushes the eardrum inward. The eardrum becomes tense and does not vibrate so well when hit by sound waves... following medications USUALLY ADVICED.. Nasal or oral decongestants Oral antihistamines Nasal steroids to relieve nasal congestion and enable the eustachian tube to open Pain medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen..if all these medications are already tried and you are not getting relief.. then the final option is..a myringotomy that is an incision will be made in the eardrum to allow the pressure to equalize and the fluid to drain...consult you ENT DOCTOR.. get well soon..