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Eustachian tube dysfunction is the inability of the eustachian tube to properly regulate air pressure inside the middle ear and/or effectively drain secretions from the middle ear. Unequal air pressure from outside air and air pressure in the middle ear can cause damage to the ear drum.
How do members experience eustachian tube dysfunction?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with eustachian tube dysfunction*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for eustachian tube dysfunction*
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Eustachian tube dysfunction is the inability of the eustachian tube to properly regulate air pressure inside the middle ear and/or effectively drain secretions from the middle ear. Unequal air pressure from outside air and air pressure in the middle ear can cause damage to the ear drum.
Common symptoms reported by people with eustachian tube dysfunction
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for eustachian tube dysfunction
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Compare treatments taken by people with eustachian tube dysfunction
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Got a question about living with eustachian tube dysfunction? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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