Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

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[@Unek0777]

Anyone else start experiencing extreme anxiety/panic once you started having ear problems? I’ve never suffered from anxiety but I’m thinking that my anxiety/panic & ETD is connected. Once my ears start feeling funny, my anxiety/panic is up.

[@dianelawrence1087]

I have panic attacks but much less severe now. I do deep breathing. Never made the connection to my ears but they ring, stuffy and echoes when I talk. I hate the thought of hearing aids. Lots of wax build up

[@frog-eye1420]

I think that being under stress or anxiety will cause inner ear problems. Try and reduce the stress this may help

[@Laylah2419]

@Unek0777 I thought I was the only one that had that problem so it must be a thing because my anxiety definitely spiked

[@anthonycastro2424]

Yes every time this happens to me

[@huzaifastriker762]

My anxiety is due to my ear ringing

[@buckman72]

As a child I had numerous ear aches, because of this I have had cracked and or busted eardrums and to this day I have a hole in my right eardrum. I had tubes put in as a child and it helped to some extent. Somewhere around the age of 11 or so I saw an ENT and he told me how to pop my ears as shown in this video by holding your nose and blowing. Once I was able to perform this with little to no trouble my earache (inner-ear infections) and eardrum problems were all but gone. With the hole I currently have in my right ear it does make it hard to properly pop that ear. I am 50 yrs old and still use this method today successfully.

[@medsplanations]

Finally a simple, easy to follow video. Amazing, thanks so much!!

[@alangrant5278]

Wow this the the clearest well spoken video I’ve heard. Thanks!

[@sallybruska1499]

This video has given me an understanding about why my mother's ear drains all the time. I might mention this to her ENT the next time we go in.

[@IreneYoungFoto]

Excellent. Thank you for being clear, concise, and incredibly informative.

[@bleeepppblooop4853]

Have been searching yt on function of eustachian tubes (a healthy past-time learning) and it led me to this video! Massive thanks for preparing and simplifying this without me having to go through reference books with my questions unsatisfied ♥️ Using your channel for studying! Godspeed ☺️☺️♥️

[@smurfiennes]

After having this problem for 10 years, I found an article about the benefits of humming in combination with occassional yawning on the internet. I tried it for an hour a day for 3 days and my symptomes reduced by 80% right away.

[@eryang5982]

Good to hear that you find a way! i've been suffering from the problem and wish if you could share me the link of the humming method, many thanks~!

[@nickolausmackie6900]

Link to article please? I’ve had this problem for about 5 years

[@richardjuarez9951]

Now that you mentioned it; I'm now thinking of using megahertz /vibrations using sound to heal. Thanks! dang an hour a day for 3 days. I can't stand my own voice let alone my own humming. I'll use the hrz.

[@rusty-gaming1988]

Can you share pls

[@cadriver2570]

Article?

[@MattEssex33]

Brilliant video!! So easy to understand, thank you.

[@MsMay88]

Thank you so much for this info. This video answered all my questions about eustachian tube dysfunction. Good to be armed with some data before seeing a specialist.

[@tragus]

"Excellent visual breakdown of Eustachian tube dysfunction! A valuable resource for medical students and healthcare professionals preparing for exams. The accompanying written notes on the website are a great supplement too!" "Highly informative video on Eustachian tube dysfunction, perfect for medical students and healthcare professionals. The clear visuals and accompanying notes make it a comprehensive study aid. Great work!"

[@tigrablue4800]

I love all your videos Thank you so much for this! Really helpful for my review God Bless Tom!

[@nwtigerwoodard1471]

Thanks for that information I do have it for me bacteria that got into my ear than bronchitis so I am praying I get complete hearing and and of all noises.🙏🏻

[@craigpennington1251]

People smoking has caused me all kinds of ear, nose, & throat problems. From the 40s to the mid 90s, you couldn't get away from that crap. It's a lot better now but damage has long since been done. Shit, they even smoked like looney tunes in the hospitals back then. Everybody smoked everywhere. Car- Truck- Train exhaust, (diesel), & wood fired stoves etc. 24/7/365. The only way that I have had to clear the tubes is with surgery & medical irrigation proceedings. Not fun at all. I've have tried (everything) known to alleviate my chronic sinusitis-rhinitis problems to date. Nothing works. Even so, a very very good video & thanks for posting it.

[@williambates5893]

I am fairly stressed about my etd that has been persistent for about three months now this video put me a little at ease and was also very informative thank you

[@user-gt2ql5tf5p]

i have ben suffering from a year to almost 15 month

[@williambates5893]

@@user-gt2ql5tf5p mines still going but has got better

[@Kainkrup]

@@williambates5893 how are you now?

[@JleeA314]

I screen shot a few to show my doctor exactly what I have Thank you very much

[@aga5897]

didn't think i heard that right - more vids from ZTF ! Superb !

[@lesstead7268]

This is the most informative video I have encountered about this condition. I now fully understand the causes of this problem which has been bothering me for a number of years. I am currently awaiting a CT scan to establish the cause. Thank you

[@lunahaha2040]

I went for a ct scan and everything was all fine..yet, my hearing ability worsening by time..ive lost about 70% of my hearing for about 3-4 years now..even the doctor told me to adapt with it. 😭

[@Vynessa48]

@@lunahaha2040what???? They just told you to basically live with it? Like they’re not going to do further testing to properly diagnose you and hopefully treat you???

[@user-pq3um6ue5p]

​@@lunahaha2040from what i have been through. I wouldnt do another scan. The neuro damages are not worth it.

[@stevenmayhew4876]

I just had a CT scan that showed fluids in middle ear so relieved that it was not a tumor. Now I can get treatment starting next week.

[@garyreneau6166]

@@stevenmayhew4876what’s your status?

[@arica136]

Amazing video. Very informative!

[@antoniojuarez4714]

PERFECTA EXPLICACION, GRACIAS!

[@noeljessy3889]

Thank you so much for your help and God bless you

[@user-hm6bn6kw6k]

Very well done. Thank you!

[@kathyn8780]

loving these videos

[@abbasabbass8126]

short and sweet thanks

[@lintojastep6722]

Thank-you so much for such a well done, clear and easy to understand explanation. At my first ENT practice I was told by 2 different doctors that the continuing fullness in my left ear was allergies. I asked why just the one ear, and the ear that gave me severe pain when I had the flu, ruptured while waiting in the emergency? That they prescribed me a steroid nasal spray given for fullness then, that affected my taste & smell. I wish I had read the fine print listing that as a side effect. No answer other than try and figure out what I’m allergic to, surprised that the spray effected me. That wasn’t even the main reason why I was there, it was for the right ear treatment for a vertigo, BPPV, when ear crystals for balance, move out place, a series of head maneuvers, can fix it when it flares up. My taste and smell has improved somewhat but never the same, some things taste weaker, or just don’t taste the same. I gave up for a few years, the pressure came and went for a few days, a week, but the tinnitus never left. I was afraid of medical help after a nasal spray damaged my senses. But now the pressure has returned with dizziness for over a month & getting worse, it’s hard to work, it wakes me up when I turn, I hear a swishing sound and dizziness, I am irritable! Just waiting for an appointment to see another specialist.

[@renjithroy8422]

are things any better now? im in the same situation as you.

[@tessajones9393]

I have similar. I was completely deaf in one ear. I get my ear drained every few years now. I was 35 when I first had it done. So I see the Ear Nose and Throat specialist to get it done

[@Rahila520d]

This is so useful! I've had ETD for 6 years now. I am so afraid of flying!! I haven't flown in those 6 years due to ETD. I am hoping grommets will help!

[@bdennisv]

What a wonderful video! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!♥️

[@richardjuarez9951]

Valsalva Manoeuvre; my entire life I had to use this strategy. Multiple times periodically. People always look at me like I'm sniffing drugs. Whenever asked, I never knew how to properly explain my behavior. Which didn't help my case. Ha! Zero, Thank you for helping me understand.

[@PennyMartinHair]

Thank you, this really helps

[@Patrickralte]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@lifewithdeedee3392]

Where was this channel when I was in nursing school 😫 this channel is amazing!

[@ZeroToFinals]

thank you!

[@amycoulombe4893]

THank you so much. I will most likely be having the balloon procedure in the next month and this video was very informative based on my ongoing symptoms and dr visit discussions. Great job!

[@petervan7372]

How's the procedure going?

[@yev_genious]

also wondering :)

[@shailjaagarwal8262]

thanks for the most clear explanation. I have been suffering from this for the past 20 years. most ENT doctors pass off my resultant tinnitus as idiopathic ! unfortunately grommets are not a long term solution and the balloon surgery is still new and not totally successful. it can end up making it worse and the blockage can return. Neti helps me a bit.

[@Hs-eu8ch]

Did you find any medicine? I also suffer from tinnitus and popping

[@kyleaguilar2727]

​​@@Hs-eu8chI think we're in the same situation I sneezed with my mouth close cause I'm currently eating that time after that i constantly hear some poping sound in the ear whenever I swallow and experiencing some tinnitus

[@muriungidennismwenda457]

​@@kyleaguilar2727How are you now??

[@onyxlepgm]

have you find a solution ?@@kyleaguilar2727

[@Chiroman527]

I suffer with this condition. I also have Cervical Instabilities. I have Tinnitus, TMJ issues, ear and sometimes eye pains, Chronic Sinusitis, Fullness in the ears, even some moments of poor balance. My ENT / Larynigologist sees me 2 X a year. I never had that Balloon method applied to ETubes or sinuses. What I do remember was taking a business flight some 35 years ago, my ears gave me a piercing pain upon ascent, buy worse on the decent. That fullness would last for over 24 hours - all stuffed up ears with muffled hearing. Ever since that event, even subtle ascents and decents on Hilly Road affect my ears! I do have allegeries but IMHO I think the Cervical Issues are a main Contributor to this condition. The hayfever and /or allegery reactions are getting worse every year. Now being treated with sterioid sprays . Flonase, and nasal sprays. The bouts of Sinusitis (worse if Rhinitis kicks in too) leave me terribly Fatigued, sinus pressure, and sinus headaches galore. My next move will b e to insist on a CT Scan. My Cervical issues stem from the Lumbar issues that have traveresed up the spine over the decades.

[@sharonwashington8150]

Thankyou. Simple terms and very helpful.

[@Gengh13]

Awesome, I think this happened to me once or twice, fortunately it resolved on its own in a couple of days, but the second time I tried the valsalva maneuver without knowing and it seemed to work.

[@kyleaguilar2727]

I sneezed with my mouth close cause I'm currently eating that time after that i constantly hear some poping sound in the ear whenever I swollow and experiencing some tinnitus is it eustachian tube disfunction?

[@ronloveflying]

Thanks for the interesting information.

[@Starbeoghtuser3475]

If you’ve had this for a long period of time, you need to be sure and get tested for lupus. It is a blood test just for Lupus. I had lupus for years without knowing by the time they discovered it, I had lost hearing in both of my ears and the condition described in this video. The Lupus blood test will only be done if you request it from your doctor . It is never included in normal CBC test.

[@kakudave]

Awesome videos. What software u use to make these videos?

[@eliadillu9127]

Thanks very helpful really

[@pbngamer1]

Good information 👍

[@saumyasharma4725]

Can you pleaseeee make a video on Rheumatoid arthritis?

[@janeulalia]

Excellent video

[@LIAISAGREENBEL]

Such a beautiful video. Thank you. This describes how I have been feeling...I've even been saying how I want to put a balloon in my ear and blow it up!

[@AliciaMarkoe]

Thank you 🦋

[@dianesommer]

Many thanks..

[@spookyfools6493]

i had this problem so i check iot out and while watching it i managed to un pop it but ear pain is still there but minimal

[@Ale-xr3je]

For 4:57 did you mean to say that the new air cant get through the ET (not the TM) to equalize the pressure? Great video!

[@derekhobbs1102]

I was having the function of my ears tested several years ago and they did the pressure thing. I was able voluntarily influence the internal response, which the person doing the test said I shouldn't be able to do such a thing.

[@jessicawest615]

I can do the same, out of curiosity with the valsalva manoeuvre are you able to do the opposite to close the tubes? The problem I have is my tubes stay open so I hold my nose and suck up instead of blow to close them.

[@elizabethwelty2370]

Cleft palate and lip suffer here. Mine can not be fixed. Sadly, my surgeries was not fully completed as a child. Medical Community saids I can not get it done when grown up. No insurance support it outside the government programs. Medicaid plus support kids 18 and under only. Medicaid plus came out when I was 16.

[@-2ool]

is there procedure to wash middle ear through Eustachian Tube to remove dried mucus from previous infections?

[@motuw8949]

Thanks

[@davesfilmingservices4377]

Is the balloon tube precedure good for meniers ??

[@tessajones9393]

What about draining the fluid? My ENT does anaesthetic on ear drum area then makes an incision and drains the fluid.

[@citylife-lr4sc]

Hi I have this but when I massage my ears it pops and I feel fluid in my ears? I have a nasal spray but I am trying to rest and gently massage my ears

[@georgesorog8825]

The video is great to putting someone to sleep!

[@LG-re6nz]

It’s weird but the Athomy face soup went deep into my left ear and after the next night I woke up with no hearing in this ear. In two months just a very light improvement- I stopped to hear echo in this ear, but hearing is still low. Did anyone hear about such cases? Doctors don’t know what happened.

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

Has anyone had any of the surgeries mentioned in the video? If so, was it successful? Why I ask is that I have this condition. It's crazy because I never have had trouble until a couple of years ago and I'm in my mid-40's! Anyone that has this can attest that the symptoms greatly impact a person's quality of life. Personally, I have to squeeze my nose to perform that procedure that was mentioned in the video several times a day. Everytime I do this, I hear a loud screeching sound within my ear as the pressure is being released! It's very frustrating to say the least and am seriously looking into having surgery done to correct this. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Take care everyone.

[@DarkoFitCoach]

Try ottovent balloon and if this doesnt work then let docs put grommet tube in your ear. Issue solved

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

@@heywally2739 Hey Wally!😁 I like your username. That being said, I haven't had any procedure performed yet. That being said, I'm at work. When I get home today I will offer a better reply. Like yourself, I'm looking for 1st hand account's regarding this procedure/surgery. Take care and ttys👍

[@dorissilva8379]

To lessen the screeching try steaming hot water in bowl with towel over youre head . Then try popping .

[@bryankowalczyk3982]

@@ChrisfromGeorgia So, I have had this issue for over 4 years now, and I went to the ENT specialist and he said there is a surgery that they don't like to recommend because there is a high risk factor that can permanent damage if not fully successful. So I just have to live with this for the rest of my life though, I use sodium sinus rinses that do help at time it gets bad and bought an electric ear popper that doesn't seem to work as much really. Tbh I'm out of ideas myself on this.

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

@@bryankowalczyk3982 Hello Bryan. Man, I hate to hear you have this as well. As you know, it's really aggravating. Like yourself, I just try to live with it the best I can. Some days are worse than other's. Thank you for all of your advice. I'll definitely give everything you mentioned a chance. Take care and I want to wish you all the best!👍

[@Renezmee]

I have this problem and its so annoying, completely affecting my hearing when I have a sinus infection, the doctors havent been much help since they dont do some of the procedures here.

[@alexustenorio297]

A dr told me that height caused my ETD. I work on the 48th floor in a skyscraper. But then I saw an ENT specialist and he said that’s not what caused it but I def feel worse when I’m at work 😢😅 may have to get tubes put in next month

[@eccchung]

I was done with an injection of filler on both tube but still the conditions persists. I am still monitoring the condition. Thanks for the video.

[@Hs-eu8ch]

Did you find any medicine? I also suffer from tinnitus and popping

[@anzl16]

ahh the blowing air pressure into the tube trick, i hadn't even known this was a procedure till now

[@dorissilva8379]

What general anesthetic is commonly used for balloon surgery ? Thanks

[@Starbeoghtuser3475]

He said General anesthesia in the video.

[@Medietos]

How does one "hold the nose and blow into it"? Holding it but letting reduced breath in through the obstruction?

[@djsoulfilter]

If you are speaking of the Valsalva Manoeuvre, You don't blow in, instead you pinch both nostrils and act like you are blowing out through your nose. The air pressure goes back up inside of your ear canal.

[@mkogrady6078]

My ENT did the air pressure testing and measured my inner ear ax having a lower air pressure. I've visited him three times and all he did was prescribe Flonase and billed me $250 each visit. I still suffer intermittently with cligged hearing on my right side and have tinnitus. What options may be suitable for this condition? My wife wants me to get a hearing aid.

[@MistrettasMedia]

Same here, all after having covid

[@muriungidennismwenda457]

​@@MistrettasMediaHow are you now?

[@markvinci4369]

I had a slight pinching in ear for couple months and really shouldn’t have let it go that long but I went to immediate care and they spent almost an hour taking wax out of my ear but the pinching feeling continued and couple weeks later I went back and he saw no wax but was diagnosed with serous otitis media so I don’t really know if there Is a connection or just coincidence or maybe from letting the wax go or maybe from all the irrigation they did .the drops he gave me really didn’t do a whole lot but then I got slight covid in June for about two weeks during which no ear issues were present but as soon as I got over it it started up again and I have read where there can be a link to covid and ear trouble .im just little confused the symptoms of the wax and the fluid in the ear seemed to be about the same so which was first I guess I’m wondering.I still have throbbing and whirring in that ear from time to time and was prescribed ceterizine by immediate care but if that doesn’t do the trick I guess the next step is an ent

[@1969strangelove]

Very similar story. Had ear wax which had been removed by syringing (big mistake). Then Covid did the rest especially the second infection. So sick of ETD not to mention the many doctors who are just there to take us for a big ride.

[@nafisarawat4569]

What time is thebest to take k 2

[@ghufranyaseen9646]

I have allergy of flu and after 1 to 2days of medication my right ear become disfunction means that i heard relatively low sound than left ear so can you tell me hoe it will be resolved??

[@DanielFernandez-jv7jx]

I'm surprised there is nothing like a stent that could be inserted. Seems like that would help.

[@EddieFelson88]

These are my main symptoms for 2 months since I had strep A tonsillitis; • Pressure between eyes, very top of head and bridge of nose. It's never painful but feels like I'm being pumped full of air. • Tinnitus which changes pitches and volumes throughout the day, with some intermittent popping sounds and very occasionally some slight pain inside either one of my ears • Occasionally a bit lightheaded but not dizzy or off balance. No congestion or any noticeable discharge. • Only thing that helps is a hot bath which gets rid of everything apart from the tinnitus I'm under ENT and take Fliconase for Rhinitis but last week they had a quick look at the top of my nose with a scope and said there's no inflammation. I also recently had a tympanomotry test which was normal so he said I don't have eustachian tube dysfunction. ENT wanted to send me away with more steroid sprays but I wasn't happy so they reluctantly agreed to do a sinus CT scan. I'm now sat here waiting to find out the results but my anxiety has been through the roof which I'm convinced makes all my symptoms worse. Could it be at the time of the tympanomotry my tubes were working but then a few hours later the results could have been completely different? Best of luck to all of you also experiencing these ENT problems 🤞

[@Kainkrup]

how are you now?

[@Breadandbutta]

I can feel fluid deep in my ear that doctors can not see. My ears hurt constantly I can feel the fluid moving around it makes my eyes hurt and headache I’m constantly unclogging my ears from time to time I hear the ringing when I get out my car to the out side air my hearing switches to worse it’s driving me crazy I need answers

[@kyleaguilar2727]

​@@instagib5085do u have etd?

[@383mazda]

Swimming to the bottom of a pool has always been very painful, and I've never been able to pop my ears by plugging my nose and blowing. I must have tiny tubes or something.

[@colinsmith1288]

Covid did my ears. Four months ago and Gp ' s still cannot tell me what it us. Tingling in my face and behind and in the front of my ears. Now l think it is eustachian dysfunction.When l yawm l can feel pressure build up in my inner ears like a rumble as if the tubes are struggling to .open. i am going to,use a simple device once delivered as mentioned the Otivent.. It could be glue ear and the mucsus has become thick in the tubes causing bllockages.

[@lessimonds5233]

I have glue ear which is still persistent in my left ear,Had grommet operation twice now also tinnitus ringing in my ear,Still no different after the operation this has been going on now for 3+years it’s driving me mad now is there anything else that can be done?

[@1969strangelove]

You had grommets and still not relief ? How long ago did you have them fitted in ?

[@Deelitee]

That’s terrible! :(

[@ImBetterThanYall]

Yea I got this dysfunction thing after I got a ear infection and had it for like 5 months

[@andresleon8892]

I had 1 for 1 month and 1 week, Worst Christmas ever.

[@redpillg566]

Did you have ringing too?

[@clarpatalinghug6095]

Are you healed right now? What did you do to healed it?

[@Hs-eu8ch]

Did you find any medicine? I also suffer from tinnitus and popping

[@fullsendmountainbiker5844]

Have you tried steroidal nasal sprays? I think they’re supposed to help with this

[@sishrac]

There may be an easier solution to eustachian tube dysfunction with the use of Xclear nasal spray that contains mostly xylitol and sea salt. The xylitol does inhibit the Streptococcus mutans bacterial activity, which may be an underlying cause that perpetuates the production of mucus in the Eustachian tube. I'm finally finding relief with the use of Xylitol with sea salt nasal rinse and alternating with the Xlear spray.

[@kyleaguilar2727]

I have etd for months and I'm currently using nasal spray it's been weeks since I was using it do u have any adea how many weeks it will completely fix the eustachian tube?

[@sishrac]

@@kyleaguilar2727 Sorry that you're suffering from ETD too. I'm still not out of the woods yet using the Xclear nasal spray. But I have to say that using it has kept me from catching the flu, which would have made my ETD worse. In my assessment of my own condition, it feels like an auto-immune reaction, where my own system is continuously producing mucus even if the Xylitol is doing a great job of fighting off excess bacterial activity. So I've decided to put a stop to the vicious cycle of phlegm production by doing the following while continuing with the Xylitol spray. 1. abstaining from sugar and starchy carbohydrate intake 2. consuming some hot capsicum in the form of hot sauce daily, which seems to be aiding in opening up the Eustachian tube. 3. do chlorine dioxide therapy at least 3x a day (I keep it to 3:3 drops each time). I'll report within a month if this has been effective at all. I wish you also a thorough recovery from this debilitating condition.

[@kyleaguilar2727]

​@@sishracmy cause of mine is holding my sneeze once without knowing holding sneeze can affect eustachian tube

[@Ojb_1959]

Will a sinus saline flush help with etd which my ent thinks is the cause of my retracted eardrum?

[@BrendaDrumm]

I've had this problem for 1o yrs saline nose drops useless can't stand smell of perfumes clothes softners air freshners etc feel like my ear and nose are swollen loud noises in my ear nothing has been done to help

[@kyleaguilar2727]

​@@BrendaDrummwhat's you're symptoms of ur etd😊

[@BrendaDrumm]

@kyleaguilar2727 oh god don't know where to start 10 yrs ago I lost my daughter and lost my sense of smell taste and hearing in my left ear through grieve Yr half after that my son died I've cried everyday for 1oyrs the Dr's can't help my left ear has constant noises in it I have a constant drip of spittle in the left side of my throat before all this I have rhinitis I can't stand the smell of perfume airfreshners etc it sweiis the blood vessels up in my nose that's horrible thank you for asking sorry to moan how are you x

[@Unek0777]

I feel like there is fluid in my ears but according to my ENT doctor, it’s not??? What is this wet stuff that I’m feeling?

[@fahimahmed8089]

I want to know the same

[@Anna-uh2vf]

I also have this problem and have been suffering from earache for 6 months. sometimes the earache is unbearable. nasal spray and a tube in my ear didn't help. I read here that some suffer from this for more than 8 years! that scares me😢

[@zy5603]

The first 5 or 6 months are the worst.Then it gets better.I have fluid in both ears for a year and 2 months.Little fluid left with some mild symptoms.

[@Psicosferico]

I think I've developed tinnitus due to problems in my right eustaquian tube. If I treat those problems, can tinnitus dissappear?

[@kyleaguilar2727]

I think we have the same problem

[@kyleaguilar2727]

I sneezed with my mouth close cause I'm currently eating that time after that i constantly hear some poping sound in the ear whenever I swallow and experiencing some tinnitus is it eustachian tube disfunction?

[@Tinrebel]

I think I am now suffering from this for almost a month, started to feel this after having my ears cleaned/irrigation! I’ve never had this before so there has to be some correlation, I’m so upset about this, it’s very uncomfortable as we all know, feeling tired all the time! Wish they never touched my ears!😡

[@michaelwray1034]

Ive been using otex and olive oil leaving it in and lying on opposite side for about 30 mins. Def helping.

[@sammadonline]

I have always had sinus issues. But right when I took my first covid vaccine (Pfizer), I started having tinnitus in my ears and had 15% hearing loss in my left ear and 5% in my right ear. Doctors said there is no connection with the vaccine (but im not so sure). Anyway, I had a cold a couple of months ago and it took me almost 2 months to recover. I had to go on antibiotics twice and now I have ETD. Its a horrible feeling of deafness and my quality of life has declined significantly. The doctors put me on Dymista (steroidal nasal spray $150) which has helped me a little bit. I think I may have permanent hearing loss and I always have a buzzing sound in my ears like a furnace and ringing. My hearing is slowly coming back and my right ear doesnt sound like a blown speaker any more. I never thought losing your hearing (or any of your senses) could be so traumatic. I pray everyone who suffers from this recovers soon! God bless!

[@Kainkrup]

how are you now?

[@sammadonline]

​@@Kainkrup I get better on some days and start having issues on others. The noise is still there but the ears are unclogged a bit now so I can hear better.

[@stylesetc3039]

👍👍🙏

[@Elord1]

I’ve never had anxiety or panic attacks till this also happened to my right ear, I smoke weed and when I smoke it intensifys my high by 3x and panic attacks by 3x. Makes me so uncomfortable my right lymph node swells a little bit and makes me tweak out. I can’t be comfortable high anymore so I had to quit. It sucks and doctors keep telling me I’m ok taken like 3 different blood tests came bake ok I took 2 different antibiotics, nose sprays nothing works. At this point idk what to do or who to go to im annoyed.

[@cmac6992]

I saw another thread about humming to get ear vibrating and also something about good results from red light therapy. I am going to research that more.

[@gldntwenty9]

I’m also a cannabis user and I got diagnosed with this two weeks ago. I’ve had my left year clogged for 4 weeks. Nothing has helped so far. It’s extremely annoying. I have felt congested ever since and nothing seems to help the congestion either. I don’t get the panic attacks while I consume cannabis but I just get anxious b/c it makes me feel like I am loosing hearing so yeah.. that part gives me anxiety.

[@poordadadventures]

Would this cause motion sickness as part of the symptoms?

[@fullsendmountainbiker5844]

I think the nausea comes as a result of vertigo due to imbalance in the fluid in the ear.

[@someonelikeyou2278]

I think food get into my eustachian tube, how can i drain this? I feel this!!!!

[@BeaverFever420]

Balloon dialation maybe

[@parvezislanjibon8638]

Vi amar kidnir albume trace

[@Unek0777]

Has anyone’s ETD been successfully cured? Like, it has completely went away? If so, what was done?

[@fahimahmed8089]

I’m struggling for 3 years so far 😫🥺

[@awesome928lady3]

Can you do a video on IBS.. I'm allergic to dairy and gluten so I stay away from any food that has both. Now, I have developed very sensitive gut issues and the doctors seems like they're not sure of anything

[@marcobagut]

Did you test for celiac disease?

[@SugarMe28]

@@marcobagut no.... I have a scheduled consultation this month for upper GI and colon.

[@marcobagut]

@@SugarMe28 Excellent. However, ask them about the possibility of having celiac disease. In which case you should keep eating gluten, get your blood test to check for anti-TTG, endomysial etc. (basically it tells you there is a reaction from your immune system. Get your upper endoscopy to confirm celiac, from the type of damage caused to your duodenum. I am sure they will know better than me. But make sure you mention celiac disease!

[@SugarMe28]

@@marcobagut by the way, I have sarcoidosis and according to my doctors, it can mimics other diseases. ( biopsies was done).

[@coraliecadet90]

Get a sibo test and a MRT test and work with a naturopathic specialist youd be surprised at how many ppl have IBS and it can be cured

[@antonyandthesea_7601]

Did anyone get dizziness or dizzy spells from eustachian tube dysfunction?

[@zy5603]

Yes.Only in the first weeks, while there is a lot of fluid.

[@marcelkusmierek83]

I have had a head cold a week ago with all the typical cold symptoms. The cold is now gone and i feel fine but both of my ears are clogged, sound is muffled and i feel 'pressure' in the them. It is completely normal to have this whilst having the cold but what's concerning me is that I'm don't have the cold anymore yet i have this symptom and don't know what to do. None of the 'home remedies' seem to be be working at all.

[@lillyme9056]

Go back to the dr and get ur ear check

[@marcelkusmierek83]

@iNSTAGiB after solid 2 weeks it went away bro

[@hiteshkhatri9626]

I have the same. No cold only ear pressure.

[@DealWithIt421]

Anyone else lose their taste? And before you say it's covid, I tested negative.

[@LG-re6nz]

It’s surprisingly

[@beliveme7946]

Can we hear air sounds in night sometimes due to eustian

[@LG-re6nz]

I can

[@beliveme7946]

@@LG-re6nz due to eustian Or its some form of tinnitus

[@zy5603]

I hear sounds as if someone were moaning.😂

[@gillesazoulai3933]

You forgot the main exploration: TUBOMANOMETRY …..the most efficient

[@stephaniebartosiewicz1784]

Anyone who has this been prescribed Pregnazon?

[@Unek0777]

I was prescribed Prednisone for it & it made me feel worse. I felt “out of it” while taking those steroids & my anxiety skyrocketed 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Jenniferlvn]

It's too bad you didn't touch on ear drum retraction due to eustachian tube dysfunction.

[@tplo1]

here because i had a flight in a small prop plane and got real bad airplane ear

[@twinflame5999]

Anyone having pulsatile tinnitus with ETD?

[@lisafanucchi5939]

I got ETD after I was vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine!!! 2 years ago, still dealing with this!!!

[@blueknight6645]

Iv tinnitus and my doctor reckon it this .

[@enzotenma]

Me too

[@blueknight6645]

@@enzotenma keep strong dont let it wear you down .

[@enzotenma]

@@blueknight6645 thanks bro, i got this 10 days ago and my life is upside down im trying to habituate it but due to some stressful conditions in my life other than this it seems a little hard but we'll definitely get there 🤟

[@blueknight6645]

@@enzotenma mine came from stress also .stress isa a killer .

[@enzotenma]

@@blueknight6645 a bit of advice from my side , try watching success vidoes of those with Tinnitus it helps boost positivity.