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*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Autophony
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 13 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 22 | |
| Female | 42 |