Patulous eustachian tube

What is Patulous eustachian tube?

It is a physical disorder where the Eustachian tube, which is normally closed, instead stays intermittently open. In this patient experiences autophony, the hearing of self-generated sounds. These sounds, such as one's own breathing, voice, and heartbeat, vibrate directly onto the ear drum.

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I have a strange issue of and echoing in my left ear when I talk.(Its not super loud) I have went to 2 ENT doctors lately and they seem to be...

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Patulous Eustachian tube or Eustachian tube dysfunction...

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I have frequent blockage of my left ear. I can hear breathing sound in my left ear. I can’t also hear properly. I have consulted ear specialists...

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Patulous Eustachian Tube, Autophony.

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I have a fluttering in my left ear,only happens when I smile with closed mouth,or when I am chewing on that side. I also have a...

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You are having TMjoint dysfunction with thin Drum

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