{"id":67,"date":"2018-06-11T16:52:47","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T16:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~comprehe\/?page_id=67"},"modified":"2018-10-29T15:51:43","modified_gmt":"2018-10-29T15:51:43","slug":"eustachian-tube-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/comprehensiveentva.com\/ent\/ear\/eustachian-tube-dysfunction\/","title":{"rendered":"Eustachian Tube Dysfunction"},"content":{"rendered":"<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"tube\" src=\"https:\/\/comprehensiveentva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/tube.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comprehensiveentva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/tube.jpg 800w, https:\/\/comprehensiveentva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/tube-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<p>Eustachian tubes are the narrow passageways that run between the middle ear and upper throat. Their purpose is to equalize pressure and drain fluid from your middle ear. The Eustachian tubes typically remain closed until you chew, swallow or yawn.<\/p>\n<p>These tubes can sometimes become blocked, a condition that is called Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD).<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Symptoms of ETD?<\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of ETD may be temporary or long lasting, and typically include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fullness in the ear<\/li>\n<li>Changes to your hearing<\/li>\n<li>Ears feeling plugged<\/li>\n<li>Tinnitus, or ringing in the ear<\/li>\n<li>Itchiness or a ticklish feeling in the ear<\/li>\n<li>Ear pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Causes ETD?<\/h2>\n<p>Allergies and colds are the most common causes of ETD, as they can cause your Eustachian tubes to become inflamed or plugged with mucus. People who get frequent sinus infections also commonly suffer from ETD.<\/p>\n<p>Causes may also be environmental and caused by changes in altitude, such as when hiking, driving through mountains or flying on an airplane.<\/p>\n<h2>How Is ETD Treated?<\/h2>\n<p>While ETD typically resolves itself without treatment, there are solutions to help ease your discomfort. Treatment depends on the severity and underlying cause.<\/p>\n<p>Home remedies can be used for minor ETD symptoms, and include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chewing gum<\/li>\n<li>Swallowing repeatedly<\/li>\n<li>Yawning<\/li>\n<li>Exhaling while plugging the nose and mouth<\/li>\n<li>Using a saline nasal spray<\/li>\n<li>For babies, giving them a pacifier to suck on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over-the-counter options are also available. If ETD is caused by allergies, antihistamines such as Benadryl and Zyrtec may help you find relief. OTC pain relievers like Tylenol and Advil may also help relieve mild pain caused by ETD.<\/p>\n<p>If your symptoms last more than three to four weeks, see a doctor. Your physician may prescribe nasal sprays. In severe cases, a doctor may prescribe oral corticosteroids or pressure equalization tubes may be needed.<\/p>\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Comprehensive ENT<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+18042284480\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(804) 228-4480<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eustachian tubes are the narrow passageways that run between the middle ear and upper throat. Their purpose is to equalize pressure and drain fluid from your middle ear. The Eustachian tubes typically remain closed until you chew, swallow or yawn. 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