{"id":241,"date":"2019-07-16T19:30:49","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T23:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.1.70\/entnova\/ear-surgery\/"},"modified":"2019-10-15T14:55:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T18:55:19","slug":"ear-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/entnova.com\/ent\/ear\/ear-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Eustachian Tube Dysfunction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ear-surgery-ThinkstockPhotos-134568183-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ear-surgery-ThinkstockPhotos-134568183-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ear-surgery-ThinkstockPhotos-134568183-256x171.jpg 256w, https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ear-surgery-ThinkstockPhotos-134568183-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ear-surgery-ThinkstockPhotos-134568183-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ear-surgery-ThinkstockPhotos-134568183.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The eustachian tube is a muscular, funnel-shaped tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the nose. Eustachian tube dysfunction refers to any problem that alters how this tube opens and closes, which in turn affects pressure and fluid balance for the ear. The Eustachian tube changes in shape and position as we age and problems can be different in adults and children. Common causes of ETD include allergy, rapid weight loss, infection, enlarged adenoids and sinus disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the\nSymptoms of ETD? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of\nETD may be temporary or long lasting, and typically include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fullness in the ear<\/li><li>Changes to your hearing <\/li><li>Ears feeling plugged<\/li><li>Tinnitus, or ringing in the ear<\/li><li>Itchiness or a ticklish feeling in the\near<\/li><li>Ear pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes\nETD? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Causes may be environmental and caused by changes in altitude, such as when hiking, driving through mountains or flying on an airplane. Allergies and colds are the most common causes of ETD, as they can cause your eustachian tubes to become inflamed or plugged with mucus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is ETD\nTreated? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While ETD\ntypically resolves itself without treatment, there are solutions to help ease\nyour discomfort. Treatment depends on the severity and underlying cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home remedies\ncan be used for minor ETD symptoms, and include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chewing gum<\/li><li>Swallowing repeatedly<\/li><li>Yawning<\/li><li>Exhaling while plugging the nose and\nmouth<\/li><li>Using a saline nasal spray<\/li><li>For babies, giving them a pacifier to\nsuck on<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Over-the-counter\noptions are also available. If ETD is caused by allergies, antihistamines such\nas Benadryl and Zyrtec may help you find relief. OTC pain relievers like\nTylenol and Advil may also help relieve mild pain caused by ETD. Temporary use\nof nasal decongestants, such as Afrin,&nbsp;\nmay also be used to alleviate ETD (these sprays should never be used for\nlonger than 3 days).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your\nsymptoms last more than two weeks, see a doctor. Your physician may prescribe\nan antibiotic in the form of ear drops or oral tablets. In severe cases, a doctor\nmay prescribe oral corticosteroids or pressure equalization tubes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">ENT Specialists Of Northern Virginia<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+17036447800\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(703) 644-7800<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The eustachian tube is a muscular, funnel-shaped tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the nose. Eustachian tube dysfunction refers to any problem that alters how this tube opens and closes, which in turn affects pressure and fluid balance for the ear. 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