Eustachian Tube> View it or Clean it ?

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tommy - 05 Aug 2003 10:55 GMT

Is there a way for doctors to examine my eustachian tube ? Micro camera or
something ?
Also, is there a way to flush the tube ? Mine feels very filthy and clogged.
and as mentioned in an earlier thread, I get the popping pressure release to
ear drum, way too often.
Thank you
Tomas

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terri231@knowspam.mam - 05 Aug 2003 14:28 GMT

>Is there a way for doctors to examine my eustachian tube ? Micro camera or
>something ?
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>Thank you
>Tomas

I don't know the answer to whether they can visually examine the
eustachian tube or not, but an ENT would be able to observe other
signs of infection if there is something in there.

Have you been to the doctor? Have they prescribed any antibiotics or
antihistamines? I find that my eustachian tubes hurt and pop when I
have sinus problems and alleviating that alleviates the eustachian
tube discomfort.

Terri

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EECwarrior - 13 May 2007 06:38 GMT

Ive had problems with both my ears for the past 2 years.my symptoms are
cracking, popping,pressure,swelling under my ears ,heavy mucus,and jaw pain.
Its primarily on the left,but the right bothers me also.Ive seen 2 ENT
specialist The've prescribed all sorts of antibiotics,and various nasil
sprays.Still nothing seems to work! They tell me my ears seem fine.But i know
the problem is with the eustachian tubes,the parts u cant see with an
otoscope!! deep inside my ears''Can someone please tell me,what i should do
next?.What type of procedure i should have done? What can i tell my ENT to do
so that i can get some relief? CAN SOMEONE OUT THERE PLEASE HELP ME

>>Is there a way for doctors to examine my eustachian tube ? Micro camera or
>>something ?
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>Terri

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ENTconsult - 05 Aug 2003 17:49 GMT

Remember the eustachian tube is like a soda straw with your finger closing one
end. You can examine the finger end - the ear drum and see if it shows fluid,
if it moves ok, etc. You can examine the other end with a scope and record it
to see if the sides are ok and if the opening is present.
The most important part of the exam is called a tympanogram. Here we measure if
the drum moves and clears OK.
Murray Grossan, M.D.
http://www.ent-consult.com
http://www.hydromedonline.com/presentingthehydropulse/

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Martin - 06 Aug 2003 20:49 GMT

>Murray Grossan, M.D.
>http://www.ent-consult.com
>http://www.hydromedonline.com/presentingtheehydropulse/

Please stop advertizing your nasal product on any tinnitus support
group unless you have some proof that your product will help someone's
tinnitus and that evidence highly suggests its purchase. In the
absence of that it is an inappropriate advertizement and one that you
benefit from financially.

Thank you for your concern and your assumed future compliance,
Martin Aquinas

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