What is eustachian tube dysfunction?

Eustachian tube dysfunction is the inability of the eustachian tube to properly regulate air pressure inside the middle ear and/or effectively drain secretions from the middle ear. Unequal air pressure from outside air and air pressure in the middle ear can cause damage to the ear drum.

How do members experience eustachian tube dysfunction?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with eustachian tube dysfunction*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for eustachian tube dysfunction*

Who has eustachian tube dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 7
30s 20
40s 34
50s 31
60s 22
70+ 18

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 32
Female 100