Q: My hearing loss is related to my Eustachian tubes: They stay closed. I can open them and improve my hearing by holding my nose and blowing, but the effect lasts only a short time. Hearing aids ...

Q: My hearing loss is related to my Eustachian tubes: They stay closed. I can open them and improve my hearing by holding my nose and blowing, but the effect lasts only a short time. Hearing aids ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful when washing her or his hair? I am concerned that the water that gets into the ear can be felt going down the throat.

Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Key Takeaways Yawning, chewing gum, or swallowing can help unclog ears caused by minor pressure changes. Eustachian tube problems can make your ears feel ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Ear congestion can be relieved in a few different ways, including by flushing out your ...

Dear Doctor: My hearing loss is related to my Eustachian tubes: They stay closed. I can open them and improve my hearing by holding my nose and blowing, but the effect lasts only a short time. Hearing ...

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 ...

I remember it clearly. My son, at age 3, had spent an entire night crying inconsolably. He would fall asleep for just a minute, then awaken abruptly screaming. The symptoms started with a fever. We ...

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Dear Doctor: My hearing loss is related to my Eustachian tubes: They stay closed. I can open them and improve my hearing by holding my nose and blowing, but the effect lasts only a short time. Hearing ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. By Keith Roach, M.D. Apr 4, 2019 Apr 4, 2019 0 Dear Dr. Roach • Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful ...