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Good afternoon, My name is AllyE.
I am 60 years old, healthy, average weight, active and work full time as dental technician. I have been wearing hearing aids for 10 years. The first 7 years I was not as diligent, but now I use them religiously.
I feel my true issue is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. I can clear my ears but it only lasts for a few seconds, I seem to be able to hear clearly during those few seconds. I feel fullness and as though my ears are blocked, I also have Tinnitus. My ENT said (several years ago) there was a surgical procedure but the expected improvement was slim. He never told me what the Tx was, but that it was not recommended.
I am now doing my own research and feel there may be something more I can do to improve this situation. I am also looking for the best Clinic in the country to have an evaluation and diagnosis. The Mayo Clinic was one recommendation, but which clinic specializes in hearing? In resent years several procedures have been introduced, one being Eustachian Tube Tuboplasty. Has anyone on this forum had this problem and any experience with this procedure? Any info on this condition would be helpful.. Thank you
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@allye I am not familiar with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction but it would fall under otolaryngologist - ear, nose, and throat.
I googled and here are the ratings according to US News.
Mayo is top rated, followed by Mass Eye and Ear but the decision of where to go for treatment may be a geographic decision also.
https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings/ear-nose-and-throat
Although I consider Mass General Hospital to be "my hospital", Mass Eye and Ear is not actually part of it despite being right next door to it. I have no real experience with Mass Eye and Ear.
I hope you are able to find some answers to your problem. It would be wonderful if you could get some relief and hear better.
JK
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Hi @allye and welcome. All Mayo Clinic campuses (AZ FL and MN) have excellent teams of hearing specialists. The benefit is that you have access to the team approach regardless of location. Not all services are available at each location. You can inquire when you request an appointment. Here are the contact numbers: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
There are many members on this forum that can help with recommendations to specialists at Mayo or elsewhere. To connect with others experiencing Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, you might wish to join this discussion in the ENT group:
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: tube is plugged
Ally, how are you managing with the stay home restrictions?