Eustachian tube dysfunction
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What is eustachian tube dysfunction?
Eustachian tube dysfunction is the inability of the eustachian tube to properly regulate air pressure inside the middle ear and/or effectively drain secretions from the middle ear. Unequal air pressure from outside air and air pressure in the middle ear can cause damage to the ear drum.
Common symptoms reported by people with eustachian tube dysfunction
Treatments taken by people for eustachian tube dysfunction
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Who has eustachian tube dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 53 say eustachian tube dysfunction is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 21 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 2 | |
| 20-29 years | 2 | |
| 30-39 years | 3 | |
| 40-49 years | 3 | |
| 50-59 years | 2 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | |
| Female | 79 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 32 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 6 |