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Eustasion Tube Will NOT unblock; What to do?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Nov 29 11:28am | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
@phxbarb
I also have fluids behind my eardrum. I have a partial blockage in the Eustachian tube that is preventing fluid from draining. It is not due to infection. Had a hearing test and ENT appointment last year, no hearing loss. This year went back for a recheck, and the hearing in one ear dropped drastically. At both appointments, the provider did a nasal endoscopy. In addition, a temporal bone CT was done to check images of the structures surrounding and within the ear.
At the appointment, we discussed ear tubes. I have a follow-up appointment in a few weeks to review results and have a tube placed. I am 70, and age was never discussed.
Have you thought about getting a 2nd opinion?
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@roch Yes, especially since I didn't like the ENT who gave me 5 minutes of his time. First he said he couldn't do tubes because the hole would not heal; then he said to come back in 2 months to discuss tubes. All within 5 minutes of the visit. I will need to find a different MD to discuss this with me. My whole life is doctor appointments.