Eustachian tube

[Nasturtium50]

An ent doctor told me I had Eustachian Tube Dysfunction possibly causing the tinnitus. On a course of nasal drops. Anyone else?

[Happyrosie]

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[Mille23]

Hi Nasturtium

I have closed eustacian tubes, can’t pop my ears, I have tried everything, as nasal sprays, steroid sprays, steaming ,it has not solved my problem. .

To get a little opening, I start using my neti pot, first thing in the morning, and afterwards I use my device Eustachi. It gives seconds of relief only. But lovely seconds. 😊 Due to dysfunction of the eustacian tubes, I have muffled hearing, very, very loud tinnitus 24/7. Been worse since it started 7 years ago after an Inner Ear middle infection. Hope you will find your own way.

[Hidden in reply to Mille23]

Don't they have a way to open that tube if it is closed? I think that may be the problem I am having. I feel like that side is closing up and my ear is getting clogged again and the tinnitus is much louder. I wish I could get in to see an ENT TODAY. It is so hard waiting to be able to get some help with this. There should be a way to see a Dr as soon as you start having this problem instead of having to wait a month or more and try to suffer thro this on your own.

[Mille23 in reply to Hidden]

Yes, waiting time to get in touch with an ENT is frustrating, when you need help.

I had a balloon dilation of the eustacian tubes back in 2017, with only little succes. I remember that I could pop my ears afterwards, but had still tinnitus. But not as bad as it is now, as I have got Hyperacusis too. In fact I am going to talk with my ENT soon, about a new dilation, as my tubes are closed again. Nasal sprays does not help me. Best wishes for your recovery.

[Hidden in reply to Mille23]

Please let me know how you make out. Best wishes to you..