Patulous Eustachian Tube
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Abnormal patency of the Eustachian tube refers to a dysfunction of this passage, which connects the middle ear with the back of the nose and regulates ear pressure and drainage. When it stays open longer than it should, its normal function is disrupted.
Common symptoms: a sensation of a plugged ear, hearing your own voice or breathing echo inside the ear, and discomfort that changes with the position of the head.
When to seek care? Ear discomfort that persists or is bothersome in daily life warrants an evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The otolaryngologist is the specialist who evaluates the Eustachian tube and its function. If you notice these symptoms in your ear, discussing them with this professional helps pinpoint the cause.
Data on 85 doctors who treat patulous eustachian tube
Which specialist treats patulous eustachian tube?
Patulous Eustachian tube should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), an ear specialist, who determines whether this abnormal opening is causing symptoms and decides on management.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in patulous eustachian tube
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Frequently asked questions
What is patulous eustachian tube?
Abnormal patency of the Eustachian tube refers to a dysfunction of this passage, which connects the middle ear with the back of the nose and regulates ear pressure and drainage. When it stays open longer than it should, its normal function is disrupted.
Which doctor treats patulous eustachian tube?
Patulous Eustachian tube should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), an ear specialist, who determines whether this abnormal opening is causing symptoms and decides on management.