Eustachian Tube Dilation
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Eustachian tube dysfunction is an affliction that can lead to a chronic ear pressure and pain or discomfort with barometric changes.
Typically, when you yawn, chew, sneeze, or swallow, your Eustachian tubes – small passageways that run between your middle ear and upper throat – open to keep pressure and fluid from building up. If you experience a blocked Eustachian tube – also known as Eustachian tube dysfunction – your ears may feel full or painful, you may notice popping or clicking, and your hearing may seem muffled.
Eustachian Tube Dilation
Many of the current treatment options for Eustachian tube dysfunction are limited or invasive, but a newer treatment option using balloon dilation can restore Eustachian tube function and relieve symptoms. This provides a safe, effective, and less invasive treatment for people with Eustachian tube dysfunction.
During this procedure, your doctor will insert a small balloon through your nose and into your Eustachian tube. The balloon will then be gently inflated, and after treatment, removed.
