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Hearing Loss & Valsalva Maneuver: Looking for Information
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Aug 16, 2023 | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
Hi, sorry to hear this news. Who was it that told you that valsalva caused your tinnitus and worsened hearing? What basis or info did they say informed their opinion? I’ve heard the opposite, if you have eustachian tube dysfunction do valsalva frequently. Also, divers and flight attendants use Valsalva and other ear clearing techniques dozens of times per day. I can see that blowing too hard or causing bautrama might be the actual issue, but I'd love some clarification re. what you heard and your story please. Again, sorry you're dealing with this
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My otologist told me. Otology is a specialty of ENT. All this Dr. does is ears, using a large microscope (teaching hospital), surgery, etc. He told me the valsalva maneuver is potentially dangerous and can damage the ET. So far, I've been to an audiologist who was truly awful (not at the teaching hospital). I'm going to consult with him this coming week and ask about MRI with contrast dye to attempt to visualize the tubes and any potential damage but I know it's there because the popping occurs at time even if I yawn and the other symptoms of ETD are there (sudden diminished hearing accompanied by tinnitus).