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 ...

For patients with Meniere disease (MD), Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is associated with shorter disease duration and more severe aural fullness symptoms, according to a study published online Dec ...

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 ...

Dear Doctor: My hearing loss is related to my Eustachian tubes: They stay closed. I can open them and improve my hearing by holding my nose and blowing, but the effect lasts only a short time. Hearing ...

Chronic otitis media (chronic ear infection) occurs when fluid behind your eardrum becomes infected and does not go away with antibiotics. Unlike swimmer’s ear that affects the external ear canal, a ...