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Suggest Treatment For Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Hi, I have been diagnosed with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. I have seen two doctors and they have prescribed anti-histamines and ear drops. At times, the ear pain can be very bad and disorienting. I do not have any ear infection and the doctor thinks that it is not a huge issue, since I ve had it for several years. I have been told that if I feel I can no longer bear the pain they can give me ear tubes. Can me ear just be punctured to let out the pressure/pain? How common our tube surgeries for adults? I hear of them as being more for children. Thank You!
Wed, 23 Sep 2015
Hi dear ,
As per your query you have eustachian tube dysfunction . . Well there can be many reasons for eustachian tube dysfunction like upper respiratory track infection or post nasal drip . I would suggest you to :
- Take steam twice a day to relieve the congestion .
- Do warm saline gargles .
- Apply dry hot dompresses to external ear .
Consult ENT specialist again to rule out causer like ear infection . Doctor may prescribe mucolytic agent , decongestant and antibiotics . In some cases doctor may also give tubes to relieve the pressure which is common procedure .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query you have eustachian tube dysfunction . . Well there can be many reasons for eustachian tube dysfunction like upper respiratory track infection or post nasal drip . I would suggest you to :
- Take steam twice a day to relieve the congestion .
- Do warm saline gargles .
- Apply dry hot dompresses to external ear .
Consult ENT specialist again to rule out causer like ear infection . Doctor may prescribe mucolytic agent , decongestant and antibiotics . In some cases doctor may also give tubes to relieve the pressure which is common procedure .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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