Your Eustachian tubes are located inside each ear, on the sides of your head. These tubes connect your middle ear to the back of your nose and throat. When you hear your ears pop after swallowing or ...

ETD is a relatively common condition. Depending on the cause, it may resolve on its own or through simple at-home treatment measures. Severe or recurring cases may require a visit to the doctor.

Q: A year ago, I had fluid in my eustachian tubes that didn’t clear. I ended up needing drainage tubes and sinus surgery. Both tubes are now clogged with thick gunk, and my hearing is worse. What ...

The eustachian tube helps regulate pressure in the ear. Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) describes when this tube is unable to equalize pressure. In many cases, ETD may resolve with little or no help ...

Q: My brother said his ear was feeling funny. The doctor said he had fluid in his ear and it would go away on its own. What is this from? A: The auditory canal, or the "hole" in your ear, allows air ...

Infections and blockages can disrupt the eustachian tubes, leading to discomfort and hearing problems. Any of these symptoms can count as eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). The eustachian tube runs ...

A year ago, I had fluid in my eustachian tubes that didn’t clear. I ended up needing drainage tubes and sinus surgery. Both ...