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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: tube is plugged
I am a 65 year old women with Dysfunction of my tube in my left ear. I have no idea why this happen. I tried everything to get this ear unplugged. I always used plugs to wash my hair and shower. I did not have a cold or any other health problem when this happened. This happen on December 25, 2019 and I cannot get to a Doctor because of this Virus. My right ear had 3 tubes and finally I had a balloon inserted into the ear about 2 years ago and now that balloon had collapsed on the same date as the left ear. I had no problems with the left ear in the past. Can anybody tell me if they had this problem? What can I do since I cannot get in to see a Doctor. I cannot get a Doctor even to talk to me because I was told that a Doctor has to look in my ear.
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Yes. I get this feeling like the ENT doesn't believe the hearing loss results.
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1 Reaction@dedubbs I wonder if this is coming g from your tonsils You said your rt tonsil gets stones and its your rt ear that has the problem As you may know your ears ,nose and throat are all connected Maybe ask Dr about tonsils and a correlation between rt ear and rt tonsil
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1 ReactionI assumed that was the case, but he adamantly said that my tonsils and ear issues weren't connected at all.
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1 Reaction@dedubbs I can't believe this As a retired nurse our anatomy book said they are Maybe you need a second opinion ?
@deedubs-sometimes the musculature in that area can give off a feeling of ear fullness. The sternocliedomastoid (SCM) muscle into the mastoid process bone, as well as jaw muscles can all cause this feeling and is often overlooked. If you press directly behind your ear, sometimes you can even feel some soreness or trigger points. They don’t know why this also can cause a feeling of hearing loss as well. If like you say, your whole right side is a mess, it might be worth checking the musculature in that area. Tight/tense/stressed muscles can cause all kinds of congestion. And I don’t mean congestion in your nose I mean congestion like a traffic jam.
This is fascinating!!! I've recently discovered that pressure point behind my ear. It's painful when pressed and I can tell it's related. I'll look into this more. Thanks so much.
I have Eustachian tube disc unction-
trying Patulend nose drops from Dr in LA. HS anyone used this and did it work .
Rosalind, you'll notice I moved your post to the Ear, Nose & Throat group to this related discussion:
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: tube is plugged https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ear-dysfunction/
I did this so you can read the helpful information in the previous posts and connect easily with fellow members like @lacy2 @deedubs @imallears @upartist @dkro @stites @chantellk20
Are the nose drops working for you?
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2 ReactionsI have a Cochlear implant in my right ear and a hearing aid in the left ear. I have been told that I have Meniere's. When the left ear drains my hearing with the hearing aid is very good. But when I'm experiencing a Meneries attack the hearing is muffled. This happens at different times during the year, and I'm beginning to see a pattern. I qualify for a cochlear implant for the left ear, but I wonder if there is an alternative treatment.
I am 72 years old and have my first case of ETD. It started with an ear infection. The attending physician prescribed amoxicillan for 7 days which greatly reduced the initial ear pain but after the doses ended, I still have severe loss of hearing in that ear. My primary care doctor has now prescribed prednesone for 5 days and recommended seeing an ENT, which I have scheduled 2 weeks out. My question is: Is there a risk of long term damage if this is not attended to for 2 more weeks?