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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Top treatments taken by people for eustachian tube dysfunction*
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Who has eustachian tube dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 18 | |
| 40s | 38 | |
| 50s | 34 | |
| 60s | 25 | |
| 70+ | 22 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 34 | |
| Female | 109 |
Talk to people with eustachian tube dysfunction
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