Does Tinnitus Normally Resolve In Mild Cases Of Eustachian Tube

Posted on Thu, 24 Jan 2019

Question: Does tinnitus normally resolve in mild cases of Eustachian tube dysfunction in your experience? Have you ever had any patients who have developed chronic tinnitus with no hearing loss from mild Eustachian tube dysfunction?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes tinnitus resolve with mild case of eustachian tube dysfunction but

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, tinnitus resolve with mild case of eustachian tube dysfunction but with nasal spray,steam inhalation and valsalva manoeuvre. Yes, in many cases patient may have chronic tinnitus with eustachian tube dysfunction with no hearing loss.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (27 minutes later)

So it’s more common for it to resolve than not? Is it rare for the tinnitus to become chronic?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tinnitus may be objective or subjective. Generally tinnitus due to causes o

Detailed Answer:
Tinnitus may be objective or subjective. Generally tinnitus due to causes other than hearing loss and specially due to eustachian tube dysfunction resolve and rarely it becomes chronic. So better to ignore the sound and relax.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T