Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Symptoms and Solutions
Eustachian tube obstruction Last July, I experienced Eustachian tube blockage and visited a clinic. The doctor couldn't identify any issues and suggested it might be related to the Eustachian tube, prescribing some medication that didn't help. However, the symptoms disa...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Currently, there are no effective pharmacological treatments for Eustachian tube dysfunction. Since the opening of the Eustachian tube is located behind the nose, medications are often used to reduce nasal secretions, which can indirectly improve Eustachian tube function. ...[Read More] Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Seeking Help for Ear Issues
Seeking assistance from a physician to determine whether the issue is related to the Eustachian tube or the auditory canal? Hello, doctor! I have been suffering from an ear condition for over a year and still don't know how to resolve it. In 2015, I had my first episode of o...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, if you have already been examined and no significant hearing abnormalities were found, and you are not experiencing persistent ear fullness or continuous echoing while speaking, this may be a normal finding. The Eustachian tube connects to the back of the nasal cavity, and...[Read More] Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Seeking Help for Ear Issues
Persistent Left Ear Discomfort: Understanding Allergies and Sinus Issues
I have been experiencing a feeling of fullness and discomfort in my left ear for almost a month? In February 2016, I underwent surgery for nasal allergies, which involved cutting the right-side nerve and performing bilateral inferior turbinate reduction. After the surgery, my nas...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The common cause of a feeling of ear fullness is often related to dysfunction of the Eustachian tube, which is associated with nasal allergies. If you have already been examined and ruled out nasopharyngeal tumors, and there are no significant hearing abnormalities, it is ...[Read More] Persistent Left Ear Discomfort: Understanding Allergies and Sinus Issues
Can a Cold Cause Tinnitus and Eustachian Tube Blockage?
The common cold can cause tinnitus and Eustachian tube obstruction? A few days after catching a cold, my Eustachian tube blockage and tinnitus have not improved. I would like to know if this could lead to hearing loss or worsen over time. I am very concerned about this issue and ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: After a cold, eustachian tube obstruction and tinnitus usually improve gradually and typically do not lead to persistent hearing loss. If there is no improvement, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation. Wishing you safety and health. Director of the Department of Otola...[Read More] Can a Cold Cause Tinnitus and Eustachian Tube Blockage?
Relieving Eustachian Tube Blockage at Home: Tips and Remedies
Eustachian tube obstruction Recently, after catching a cold, I have been experiencing a popping sound when swallowing saliva, along with a feeling of blockage. After consulting a doctor, I was informed that it is due to Eustachian tube dysfunction. Are there any methods to allevi...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: If eustachian tube dysfunction is caused by a cold, it often improves naturally. However, if there are other nasal issues such as allergic rhinitis or sinusitis, and the symptoms are severe and poorly controlled, it is recommended to seek medical treatment for better recov...[Read More] Relieving Eustachian Tube Blockage at Home: Tips and Remedies
Understanding Eustachian Tube Blockage: Symptoms and Remedies
Eustachian tube obstruction Since yesterday, I've had a feeling of fullness in my left ear, and my hearing seems a bit strained. I've experienced this before, but it usually resolved quickly. However, yesterday it persisted all day, and it was quite uncomfortable. I saw...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, Eustachian tube dysfunction typically takes a few days to improve. If you have already seen a doctor, it is advisable to continue taking the medication and monitor your condition. If your hearing does not improve, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a hearing test,...[Read More] Understanding Eustachian Tube Blockage: Symptoms and Remedies
Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Patient's Journey
Regarding issues related to Eustachian tube dysfunction? Hello Doctor, I had poor health as a child and did not receive proper treatment, which led to chronic sinusitis lasting for eight years. Three months before my military service, my Eustachian tube seemed to have become inf...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Dear Student Li, 1. The Eustachian tube is a muscular structure that must open when necessary and close when appropriate. Currently, medications primarily target inflammation in the surrounding tissues to alleviate symptoms related to the Eustachian tube. Surgical options can ei...[Read More] Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Long-Term Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Its Treatments
Treatment for Long-term Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing continuous tinnitus (in both ears) with a roaring sound for nearly ten years. It is especially loud during the quiet of the night. Recently, my left ear has also developed a pulsatile sound...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Dear Lan, 1. Generally, hearing loss does not worsen due to tinnitus; rather, it is often the case that hearing degradation or decline exacerbates the condition of tinnitus. 2. Pulsatile tinnitus typically prompts consideration of vascular issues, such as problems with the blood...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Its Treatments