Dear Dr. Roach: At a recent visit with my ear, nose and throat doctor, he commented that frequent use of antihistamines with decongestants can lead to blocked eustachian tubes. Is that statement ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: At a recent visit with my ear, nose and throat doctor, he commented that frequent use of antihistamines with decongestants can lead to blocked eustachian tubes. Is that statement ...

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 ...

To understand how to unclog your ears, it’s helpful to know why they get blocked in the first place. When a plane ascends or descends, the rapid change in cabin pressure can create an imbalance ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My ears feel plugged up, similar to the effect of cabin pressure in a plane. I was referred to an ENT specialist. She performed several tests but could find nothing wrong. Allergy ...

Patulous eustachian tube (PET) occurs when the eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the throat, stays open. Though rare, it is not a serious medical condition. It does, ...

If you commonly deal with clogged ears during exercise, it's natural to wonder why and think that your workouts may be the culprit. Or maybe you're sweating directly into your ear canals. Can exercise ...

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