Types of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Doctor](\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hearing-test-evaluation-doctor-visit-1280x854.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe most common types of Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Patulous ETD<\/strong>, which describes when your Eustachian tubes remain open. This causes sound to travel from your nasal cavity to your ears and the sound of your voice to be distorted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Obstructive ETD, <\/strong>which describes when your Eustachian tubes don\u2019t open as they should. This causes fluid to pool in the middle ear as well as pain and pressure<\/a> to build in the ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Baro-challenge-induced ETD, <\/strong>which also describes when the Eustachian tubes don\u2019t open properly, specifically when you experience changes in altitude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Treatment for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most cases of ETD resolve on their own. If yours doesn\u2019t, you can try the following interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Home Remedies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Home remedies that can provide relief from ETD include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Chewing gum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Yawning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Swallowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Doing the Valsalva maneuver (pinching your nose, closing your mouth and breathing out quickly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Using saline spray to clear the nasal passages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Medications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If home remedies don\u2019t do the trick, an over-the-counter medication from Hub City Pharmacy on John White Sr. Boulevard might, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Antihistamines (cetirizine or diphenhydramine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pain relievers (acetaminophen or ibuprofen)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If none of the above options work, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician may prescribe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Antibiotics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Corticosteroids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rarely, in severe cases of ETD, surgery may be necessary. Some surgical options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Myringotomy, <\/strong>where an expert ENT physician makes a small incision in your eardrum to drain fluid from your middle ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pressure equalization tubes, <\/strong>where small ventilation tubes are placed in the eardrum to allow fluid to drain and air pressure to equalize. These typically fall out on their own within about a year. Most commonly, this procedure is performed on children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eustachian tuboplasty, <\/strong>which is a newer procedure where your Eustachian tubes are expanded with a tiny balloon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To learn more or to schedule an appointment<\/a>, call Spartanburg | Greer ENT & Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe most common types of Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Patulous ETD<\/strong>, which describes when your Eustachian tubes remain open. This causes sound to travel from your nasal cavity to your ears and the sound of your voice to be distorted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Obstructive ETD, <\/strong>which describes when your Eustachian tubes don\u2019t open as they should. This causes fluid to pool in the middle ear as well as pain and pressure<\/a> to build in the ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Baro-challenge-induced ETD, <\/strong>which also describes when the Eustachian tubes don\u2019t open properly, specifically when you experience changes in altitude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Treatment for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most cases of ETD resolve on their own. If yours doesn\u2019t, you can try the following interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Home Remedies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Home remedies that can provide relief from ETD include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Chewing gum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Yawning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Swallowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Doing the Valsalva maneuver (pinching your nose, closing your mouth and breathing out quickly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Using saline spray to clear the nasal passages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Medications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If home remedies don\u2019t do the trick, an over-the-counter medication from Hub City Pharmacy on John White Sr. Boulevard might, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Antihistamines (cetirizine or diphenhydramine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pain relievers (acetaminophen or ibuprofen)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If none of the above options work, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician may prescribe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Antibiotics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Corticosteroids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rarely, in severe cases of ETD, surgery may be necessary. Some surgical options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Myringotomy, <\/strong>where an expert ENT physician makes a small incision in your eardrum to drain fluid from your middle ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pressure equalization tubes, <\/strong>where small ventilation tubes are placed in the eardrum to allow fluid to drain and air pressure to equalize. These typically fall out on their own within about a year. Most commonly, this procedure is performed on children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eustachian tuboplasty, <\/strong>which is a newer procedure where your Eustachian tubes are expanded with a tiny balloon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To learn more or to schedule an appointment<\/a>, call Spartanburg | Greer ENT & Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pressure equalization tubes, <\/strong>where small ventilation tubes are placed in the eardrum to allow fluid to drain and air pressure to equalize. These typically fall out on their own within about a year. Most commonly, this procedure is performed on children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Myringotomy, <\/strong>where an expert ENT physician makes a small incision in your eardrum to drain fluid from your middle ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Obstructive ETD, <\/strong>which describes when your Eustachian tubes don\u2019t open as they should. This causes fluid to pool in the middle ear as well as pain and pressure<\/a> to build in the ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n