What is eustachian tube dysfunction?
Eustachian tube dysfunction is the inability of the eustachian tube to properly regulate air pressure inside the middle ear and/or effectively drain secretions from the middle ear. Unequal air pressure from outside air and air pressure in the middle ear can cause damage to the ear drum.
How do members experience eustachian tube dysfunction?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with eustachian tube dysfunction*
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Ears blocked
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Ear pressure
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Hearing loss in left ear
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for eustachian tube dysfunction*
Who has eustachian tube dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 20 | |
| 40s | 32 | |
| 50s | 35 | |
| 60s | 24 | |
| 70+ | 20 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | |
| Female | 104 |