DEAR DR. ROACH: Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful when washing her or his hair? I am concerned that the water that gets into the ear can be felt going down the throat.

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 ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Sinus issues, allergies, and colds don’t just impact your breathing. Some of these conditions can lead to other issues such as Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD), causing muffled ...

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, ...

When the Eustachian tube connecting the back of the nose and middle ear becomes inflamed, infected or blocked, people can experience pain, discomfort and possible hearing loss. The Eustachian tube, ...

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 ...

Medtronic plc has launched a single-use device for outpatient-based treatment of chronic, obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). Medtronic’s FDA-approved Nuvent system is a manually controlled ...

Tinnitus is ringing, hissing, buzzing, or another sound in your ear that doesn’t have an external source. About 10 percent of U.S. adults have experienced tinnitus lasting at least 5 minutes in the ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. By Keith Roach, M.D. Apr 4, 2019 Apr 4, 2019 0 Dear Dr. Roach • Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful ...