Eustachian tube blockage

Introduction The Eustachian tube is a tube that connects the middle ear and the pharynx. Its role is to maintain the balance of the air pressure inside and outside the tympanic membrane. The clinical manifestation of occlusion of the eustachian tube is that it is blocked by the uncomfortable obstruction of the eustachian tube in the ear, which may cause otitis media, which may cause tinnitus. And chronic rhinitis, sinusitis can also cause obstruction of the eustachian tube.

Cause

Causes of obstruction of the eustachian tube

Eustachian tube blockage caused by chronic rhinitis, sinusitis and other diseases.

an examination

Related inspection

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Eustachian tube blockage check

1. According to the patient's medical history, the patient has chronic rhinitis, sinusitis and other related diseases. This can be used as a primary consideration for diagnosis.

2. I feel uncomfortable in the ear. This is one of the clinical manifestations of obstruction of the eustachian tube. Can be used as a basis for diagnosis.

Differential diagnosis

diagnosis:

1. According to the patient's medical history, such as whether the patient has chronic rhinitis, sinusitis and other related diseases. This can be used as a primary consideration for diagnosis.

2, ask the patient's feelings, when the ears are blocked and uncomfortable, can be used as a basis for diagnosis.

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