What is patulous eustachian tube?

The eustachian tube is a small passageway that connects the upper throat/back of the nose to the middle ear. It may be open or close like a valve to allow air flow and equalize pressure. With a patulous eustachian tube the valve is open for extended periods of time.

How do members experience patulous eustachian tube?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with patulous eustachian tube*

*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 patulous eustachian tube*

Who has patulous eustachian tube on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 10
40s 11
50s 12
60s 9
70+ 6

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 16
Female 38