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Eustachian Tube Problems
Eustachian tube problems: Overview
The eustachian (say "you-STAY-shee-un") tubes connect the middle ear on each side to the back of the throat. They keep air pressure stable in the ears. If your eustachian tubes become blocked, the air pressure in your ears changes. A quick change in air pressure can cause eustachian tubes to close up. This might happen when an airplane changes altitude or when a scuba diver goes up or down underwater. And a cold can make the tubes swell and block the fluid in the middle ear from draining out. That can cause pain.
Eustachian tube problems often clear up on their own or after treating the cause of the blockage. If your tubes continue to be blocked, you may need surgery.
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Eustachian Tube Problems
Eustachian tube problems occur when there is chronic blockage of the Eustachian tube resulting in pain, pressure and hearing loss.
Eustachian Tube Problems
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
ETD