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The Eustachian tube is a small passageway that connects your throat to your middle ear. When you sneeze, swallow, or yawn, your Eustachian tubes open. This keeps air pressure and fluid from building up inside your ear. But sometimes a Eustachian tube might get plugged. This is called Eustachian tube dysfunction.
- How do you clear blocked eustachian tubes?
- What are the symptoms of a blocked Eustachian tube?
- Can a doctor see a blocked Eustachian tube?
- How do you unblock Eustachian tube NHS?
How do you clear blocked eustachian tubes?
There are several techniques you can try to unclog or pop your ears:
- Swallowing. When you swallow, your muscles automatically work to open the Eustachian tube. ...
- Yawning. ...
- Valsalva maneuver. ...
- Toynbee maneuver. ...
- Applying a warm washcloth. ...
- Nasal decongestants. ...
- Nasal corticosteroids. ...
- Ventilation tubes.
What are the symptoms of a blocked Eustachian tube?
Symptoms of blocked eustachian tubes
A feeling of fullness in the ear. Ringing in ears. Popping in the ears. Muffled hearing.
Can a doctor see a blocked Eustachian tube?
ETD is often easily diagnosed during a visit to a doctor. The doctor may ask questions about hearing changes, pain in the ears, or feelings of pressure. They will also look inside the ear using an otoscope, checking for any signs of infection or blockages.
How do you unblock Eustachian tube NHS?
Yawn or open your mouth widely as if you were yawning. Eating and drinking may also mobilise the Eustachian tube to allow some air travel through the tube. Valsalva maneuver can be done to push some air into middle ear, take a deep breath, pinch your nose and close your mouth, and gently pop your ears.
