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What Causes Facial Numbness And Clogged Eustachian Tube?

i believe my right side eustacheon tube is still clogged after not being able to relieve the pressure from an airplane flight two weeks ago. Now Im getting minor facial numbness on the right side of my face and down the side of my neck. will this go away or is it the onset of bells palsy
Wed, 21 May 2014
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Hello,
You should get an ENT consultation .
This could be beginning of facial paresis.After air flight you had what is called as serous otitis media where there is problem with the pressure equalisation in the middle part of ear . because of the non functioning of a tube present between middle part of ear and back of nose.
The fluid collection occure due to negative pressure and that can cause ear infection or facial weakness.
You need to get examined for the start of facial weakness and then medicines accordingly.
In doubt do reply.
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What Causes Facial Numbness And Clogged Eustachian Tube?

Hello, You should get an ENT consultation . This could be beginning of facial paresis.After air flight you had what is called as serous otitis media where there is problem with the pressure equalisation in the middle part of ear . because of the non functioning of a tube present between middle part of ear and back of nose. The fluid collection occure due to negative pressure and that can cause ear infection or facial weakness. You need to get examined for the start of facial weakness and then medicines accordingly. In doubt do reply.