Obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction. This occurs when your tubes become blocked, causing pain, pressure, and hearing loss. Such chronic obstruction can lead to ear infections.

The eustachian tubes help regulate pressure inside the ear. If they become plugged or infected, this can lead to eustachian tube dysfunction. Learn more.

Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) can usually be treated on your own, but depending on the cause or severity of symptoms, you may need to see a doctor.

Chronic dysfunction of the eustachian tube Presenting complaints include hearing loss, persistent pain, or "clicking" in the ear. Patients must allow time for treatment (if required) to take effect.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful when washing her or his hair? I am concerned that the water that gets into the ear can be felt going down the throat.

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Dear Dr. Roach: Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful when washing her or his hair? I am concerned that the water that gets into the ear can be felt going down the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful when washing her or his hair? I am concerned that the water that gets into the ear can be felt going down the throat.

A balloon procedure allows people suffering from Eustachian tube dysfunction, a painful ear condition affected by altitude changes, to fly, swim, scuba or sky-dive without pain.

The eustachian tubes help regulate pressure inside the ear. If they become plugged or infected, this can lead to eustachian tube dysfunction. Learn more.

Causes of dysfunction. In many children, eustachian-tube ventilation is less efficient because of anatomic variances, making these patients susceptible to such middle-ear conditions as otitis ...

Dear Dr. Roach • Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful when washing her or his hair? I am concerned that the water that gets into the ear can be felt going down the ...