The Eustachian tube is an opening that connects the middle ear with the nasal-sinus cavity. The Johns Hopkins Eustachian Tube Health Center provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and management of Eustachian tube dysfunction that include medical, multidisciplinary and surgical approaches.
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- Tympanogram: This test is used to examine the function of the middle ear.
- Comprehensive audiometric evaluation: An audiologist will assess your ability to hear different sounds and words.
- In-office flexible nasopharyngoscopy: A small scope is placed through your nose, so that your physician can observe the function of the Eustachian tubes and assess for swelling, scars, and other findings typical of a disorder of the Eustachian tubes.
- Eustachian balloon dilation
Treatment options may include medication, surgery, dilation of the Eustachian tubes, and/or physical therapy to address underlying tension or stress in appropriate muscles.
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction | FAQ
Otologist Carrie Nieman provides an overview of eustachian tube dysfunction and highlights the importance of a thorough evaluation to diagnose the specific type of dysfunction in order to ensure the best outcomes. Treatment options, which range from topical treatments to outpatient procedures, are discussed.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Nurse practitioner Rachel Hisim discusses eustachian tube dysfunction, which is characterized by ear pain or pressure in one or both ears and can result in muffled hearing. She reviews the underlying causes, management and treatment options.