The Ache: Flying can be unpleasant for anyone, but for some people it results in excruciating ear pain. The cause is often Eustachian tube dysfunction, in which the tube that connects the middle ear ...

This equalizing effect of the Eustachian tube is important because it helps in maintaining equal air pressure, which is critical to the functioning of the eardrum. This role becomes all the more ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Insertion of tympanostomy tubes is often recommended to improve middle ear ventilation in children with acute ...

Whether you’re on a cross-country flight or in bed fighting off a bad cold, a feeling of fullness in your ears can make an already uncomfortable situation worse. Here’s what’s happening and how to pop ...

It's been two hours since you left the airport and your ears still feel clogged. Other than being mildly uncomfortable, ear blockage can put a damper on your travels as you struggle to listen to your ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Q:I have a plugged-left-ear problem. It usually starts about 4 p.m. and lasts about three to four hours. I cough, clear my throat, yawn, close my nostrils ...

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 ...

A persistent clogged or muffled feeling in the ears can be frustrating—and sometimes even concerning. Kelly Trythall, PA-C, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at University of Utah Health, explains ...

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Chronic dysfunction of the eustachian tube Presenting complaints include hearing loss, persistent pain, or "clicking" in the ear. Patients must allow time for treatment (if required) to take effect.