{"id":1116,"date":"2020-12-14T18:30:43","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T00:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/river-ent.fm1.dev\/?page_id=1116"},"modified":"2021-01-25T19:17:57","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T01:17:57","slug":"eustachian-tube-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/ear\/eustachian-tube-dysfunction\/","title":{"rendered":"Eustachian Tube Dysfunction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Eustachian Tube?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eustachian tubes are small tubes that connect the middle ear with the back of the nose.&nbsp; They help ventilate and drain mucus from the middle ear.&nbsp; They are normally closed, but open with swallowing, yawning, chewing, and positive pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Common is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-870083342.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-870083342.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/river-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-870083342-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) affects about 1% of adults and occurs when the eustachian tube does not open properly or becomes blocked.&nbsp; Air pressure on either side of the eardrum becomes uneven and can cause fullness, muffled hearing, pain, ringing, and dizziness.&nbsp; Common causes include a cold or sinus infection, allergies, or large adenoids.&nbsp; ETD also occurs if someone cannot equalize the pressure between the middle ear and surrounding atmosphere while flying or diving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Complications of ETD?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While ETD usually resolves on its own, persistent untreated ETD can lead to problems such as middle ear effusions, infections, and cholesteatomas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is ETD be Avoided or Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid flying when congested with allergies or an upper respiratory infection. Using decongestants prior to flying, and sipping water and chewing gum during takeoff and landing can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using decongestants such as Sudafed, antihistamines such as Claritin or Zyrtec, and steroid nasal sprays such as Flonase can improve ETD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When ETD leads to recurrent ear infections or persistent fluid in the middle ear, ear tubes can be placed to help drain fluid and ventilate the ear.&nbsp; More severe ear infections or cholesteatomas require surgery, such as tympanomastoidectomy.<\/p>\n\r\n<p><p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">River ENT<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15126776368\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(512) 677-6368<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Eustachian Tube? The eustachian tubes are small tubes that connect the middle ear with the back of the nose.&nbsp; They help ventilate and drain mucus from the middle ear.&nbsp; They are normally closed, but open with swallowing, yawning, chewing, and positive pressure. How Common is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction? 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