Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is associated with shorter disease duration and more severe aural fullness symptoms, ...

Eustachian tube dysfunction often determines whether a routine ear infection clears quickly or develops into a persistent ...

Middle-ear infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria remain among the most common pediatric illnesses worldwide.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Ear congestion can be relieved in a few different ways, including by flushing out your ...

Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Key Takeaways Yawning, chewing gum, or swallowing can help unclog ears caused by minor pressure changes. Eustachian tube problems can make your ears feel ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Ear tube surgery, or tympanostomy surgery, aims to reduce chronic fluid buildup behind the eardrums. This can reduce the frequency of middle ear infections. It may also improve hearing. Ear tube ...