“That’s just the universe, I suppose.” is my favorite explanation of all time. Connor is the only person on TH-cam who can start in the middle ear and work his way out to the nature of reality and back again in one video.
Thank you. I had an allergic reaction to dust. A couple of weeks later, my ear felt deaf.. I went to the Dr's and the Nurse suggested Sudafed tablets and Sudafed nasal spray because she said I had fluid in both ears. I've only used the tablets, but after a few days - they're not really helping, so I've been massaging my ears, down my jawline and neck etc and I'm going to try the nasal spray now. I've had a perforated eardrum in the past and it's so scary when you realise fluid is building up again - having a perforated eardrum is one of the most painful things that I've ever experienced. Listening to your video makes me want to go into medicine! I'll leave it to the professionals though :). A very detailed, informative and helpful video - thank you so much x
The ear is one of the most fascinating structures, even in the earliest stages of embryonic development the middle ear bones are being developed. They've been evolving for millions of years and learning about them is just fascinating.
As a former ENT scrub nurse, I find your videos extremely enjoyable. Now I'm going back 50 years when I started, so your educational videos have really given me a much better understanding to what we were doing. I've scrubbed on all kinds of ear procedures, but never truly understood what the surgeon was doing, beyond the basic anatomy. I dealt more with the instrumentation, and anticipating what was needed at any moment during the surgery. Thank you for the effort you put into these valuable lessons. I wonder if you might have heard of some of the prestigious surgeons I've had the donor of working with. I worked in Ct., USA...at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you find the videos engaging. I don't think I know of any one who worked there, will have to ask around some of my ENT colleagues.
Once I had an office mate that was an ex military pilot. He explained what they taught him in the Air Force. When doing the Valsalva nose pressurization, move your head to left or right. The Eustachian tube opening in throat is like a a closed lip. Tilting head and neck left and right helps stretch and open the lip of the Eustachian tube. Also, i find moving my jaw left and right is very beneficial to popping my ear while i pressurize my nose. Hope this helps!
Omg! I’ve had a putter ear infection and otitis media for 3.5 weeks. I’ve tried Valsalva 100 times and nothing! Until now! My ear still feels clogged but it definitely popped! Thank you!
dude oh my god thank you i have an appointment with ent tomorrow, i deal with contant popping and clicking in my ears and feels like sinuses but its the eustachian tube. just did the vasalva while tilting head and had instant relief or pressure
You explained something that makes sense in my situation. I have been seeing ENT since 2016 for Vertigo/Marnier's. 2 hospitals and 4 Specialists, nothing resolved. Until I recently started using a sinus flush daily during allergy season. I had a series of sinus and gum infections from an old bridge work on my front teeth. Antibiotics worked for a while, only to return. Frustrated, i began tackling my ear, sinus, and throat simultaneously daily. I have significant improvement in my hearing and sleep. It's a ritual now to cure vertigo from the watery ear. Excercises for vertigo had no lasting results.
I had repeated ear infections from the time I was 6 months old until I had my ear surgery when I was 12 and they put in a grommet. Looking back now, I think it may have stemmed from a dairy allergy because every time I eat dairy now as an adult I get a stuffed up nose and sometimes an earache as well. By the way, I looked up acoustic neuroma and the current name seems to be vestibular schwannoma. It is a rare (1 in 100,000 people) but potentially deadly benign tumor that develops on the auditory nerves. If it grows too large it can begin to invade the middle ear and/or the brain stem. Mine had invaded both. I have a completely man made ear from the eardrum in because it “ate” everything in its way. Invasion of the brain stem causes slow paralysis until it hits the wrong nerve and paralyzes a necessary function (heart, lungs, etc). That is why I was partially paralyzed on my left side. Because it originates from the vestibular nerve, everyone who has one or had one removed will have balance issues. I am normally fine during the day unless I make a sudden movement but can lose my balance after dark and can not drive on a highway at night. You don’t even want to know how scary it is to lose your balance while driving a car! Also, tinnitus is common in people who have or have had a vestibular schwannoma. I have learned to mostly ignore the constant whooshing noises. And thank you for another great informative video.
Oh, my goodness Mischele, You have been through the mill, and back again. Can You Cope with day to day life? Sounds Good that You are Able to drive, even though You can be affected there. I Hope that things have Settled down a Lot, since all that happened, and that You're Not in any pain. Take Care.
These are so helpful and SO informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain in such great detail. BTW... your ear artistry is great. It really makes understanding how the ear works so much easier. At least for me. I'm a very visual learner. 👍🤗
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial on the middle ear. As a child I suffered from middle ear infections. I would have been a great candidate for tubes in the ears. However, they weren't available back then. The treatment was rather barbaric, as the y would puncture the ear drum and follow with an injection of penicillin in the backside. I'm happy to see medicine has come a long way since then.
You mention a few different reasons the eustachian tube may become non functional, namely as a result of inflammation. I wanted to get your thoughts on this theory as a reason the eustachian tube may struggle to drain: Could it be a result of tight, irritated, weakened muscles in the neck? Specifically as a result of bad posture? The vagus nerve innervates the levator veli palatini and tensor veli palatini - two muscles important in the function of the eustachian tube. In the case of a chronic forward head posture, the vagus nerve can become compressed. Could it be possible that this compression of the vagus nerve is the reason the eustachian tube fails to drain? Thanks for the insightful video, eager to hear your response!
@@Kofi419_very insightful observation, I started sleeping on a very very stiff pillow with my neck muscles and the ear taking a lot of the brunt of the hard pillow. So then out of the blue after perhaps two months I woke to muffled hearing and fullness which doesn’t pop
Nice artwork :) Is there a way to check for Eustachian tube disfunction, or other blockage issues through an audiologist, or does it require an ENT consultation?
Thanks, you can go to an Audiologist or ENT, both specialists can check the Eustachian tube. If there's an ongoing blockage that's not resolving on it's own or with nasal spray an ENT might order an allergy test and put a camera up your nose to have a look in the nasopharynx.
I had this for months and it was so painful, also couldn't hear a thing. Ent poked a hole in the eardrum and it was instantly better. I was scared though bc they talk about how painful that can be if it pops like at home or something. Glad to get the scoop on what caused it.
Hi Conor. Great video. Would you be able to make a video on how vertigo affects the anatomy of the ear? Ive been diagnosed with BPPV and it's been difficult to wrap my head around it😅. Thanks!
Oh my god thank you so much you are a savior. I went to my doctor and she said some gibberish and I forgot to ask her what she meant. All I hear was that there was fluid buildup in my middle ear. The checkup took 4 minutes and I was in and out of the hospital in 10 and she said I need 3 months. I have a feeling of fullness. Crackling and tinnitus. I cannot wait till the ringing stops.
If you didn't get a clear understanding of what the doctor was telljng you, do you think it might have been because of your hearing loss? Not making a joke
Great video!! When I was an infant (Now 66 years old) there was something done by doctors to my RIGHT ear-there is some sort of note in my Mom's paperwork that I've seen and am trying to find again. I think this just may help in FINALLY getting to the bottom of my 6-7 year battle with Eustacian tube disfunction. My ENT has put now 4 tubes in my ear and they don't stay in anywhere near a year then the hole heals/seals up and in a very short time I'm back to square 1 again. Last July of '23 he also balloon dialated my Eustacian tube along with the insertion of the tube. In late January of '24 I'm plugged up again. My ENT seems very reluctant to put in a "Permanant' tube for some reason. I just cannot go on like this. I can only imagine what my ear drum must look like now with scar tissue from inserting 4 tubes since 2016. Any suggestions?
TY for taking the time & showing/ teaching us this. I saw it & jumped right on it, very cool!!! Thank's again and please keep them coming. God bless everyone in Jesus name 👑🕊🌾🙏🏽🌈🌻🌈🌻😍😍😉😉😉👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🍂🌻🍂🌻👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you so much! You have said more and I have learned more in this short video than all of the others put together! I am in the process of a terrible ear infection and I can't get any of the Drs to give me some antibiotics. Ear drops don't work, and nose sprays not working. I hear my pulse and like I am underwater every time I turn my head or lie down. I am going to go find an ear Dr tomorrow because I am really REALLY hurting. I cannot take this anymore.
Very informative. Thank you. I’ve been putting up with what I suspect to be mucus buildup in the middle ear for 7 months now. It started while I was on holiday last year, triggered by SCUBA diving. I typically find on the evening after diving my hearing will be muffled but this passes after a few hours. Last year, after a perfectly normal dive during the day, I woke in the early a.m. with severe pain in one ear that was made worse if I bent over or tried to ‘pop’ my ears. I sought advice, the resort doctor said it was ear wax, the dive master had a look and disagreed with that. I cancelled the last of my diving and returned home 2 days later, on schedule. By this time the pain was gone, but my hearing was badly affected. I had no problems during the flights home as such, just almost deaf, the only thing I could hear well was my own heartbeat and tinnitus turned up to 11 I consulted a GP ASAP and was told I had a perforated eardrum. I didn’t believe that so bought my own otoscope and sure enough, no rupture. I was advised to take Beconase. Another GP visit a week later confirmed both eardrums were fine, the diagnosis was Eustachian tube disorder. I carried on with Beconase and twice daily nasal flushing for about a month but made no difference. Time has mostly restored my hearing but every time I swallow there is still ‘crackle’. I am able to ‘equalise’ OK but not as readily as I used to be able to. I haven’t dived since but I do plan to do so at the end of the year. I’ll be going very carefully. It feels like my middle ear is filled with viscous goo that just won’t go away.
What you explained was quite complex but you made it very easy to understand. Maybe you should be teaching it instead of practicing it! I just went for my first visit with an E.N.T. for this condition. It's nice to have a better idea of what's going on.
Like another commenter, I had Eustachian tube dysfunction as a child often. It was suspected to be from second hand smoke. Still bothers me sometimes as an adult but now it’s from seasonal allergies. I heard there was a fairly new procedure instead of getting ear grommets. It’s like balloon sinuplasty, but for the Eustachian tube instead. I don’t think it’s a common procedure yet though. At least it isn’t around here.
I know an ENT surgeon who favours balloon therapy for eustachian tube dysfunction, not sure how effective it is but seems to be a better option that ventilating with grommets
What an excellent video. I’ve had this for 3 months and it only started unblocking around two weeks ago. I’ve also had neck pain and swelling at the tail end of that. Are my symptoms and the duration common for a severe case of OME? I’m having an mri and seeing an ENT but it’ll take a while. I hood the worst is over now. I worked on the i Rama toon and that seemed to help.
Growing up I had grommets inserted several times over to treat persistent inner ear fluid. Eustachian tube function was very minimal and vulsava procedure difficult. Ie I couldn’t really pop my ears by pinching my nose and blowing. By age 15, my ear drums eventually became permanently permanently perforated. Dr at did tympanoplasty only for fluid to return and have grommets reinserted. Ears later another ENT rebuilt my eardrums once again. This time during surgery he inserted a probe into the Eustachian tubes to break up possible adhesions. My left ear recovered fine. No fluid build up and hearing a bit better. Right ear, however, has a major conductive loss. I can force pop my right ear but the Eustachian Tube doesn’t seem to function on its own. Feels like I have permanent fluid build up. After watching your video, ill try to pop my ear several times a day to see if it can benefit what feels like the continuous fluid build up.
Thank you for sharing. I also have the feeling of fluid build up in my right ear. I thought it would go away but two years later it was the same. Went to an ENT and they put a grommet in my ear. They also did a new procedure which inflated a balloon into my eustachian tube to clear and stretch it out. I don't hear any difference after everything. Still muffled and can't really "pop" my right ear. Now my voice will vibrate my teeth if I talk loud. Very frustrating. I paid $4,000 for the procedure and it's worse than before.
Thanks for this video, so informative! I've previously had mastoidectomy surgery to remove a Cholesteatoma and suffer from a full sensation in my ear all of the time but it sometimes worsens. Could this be related to Eustachian tube problems?
Possibly, mastoidectomies come in all different shapes and sizes depending on how much bone they've drilled away. The typical function of the mastoid antrum is to help regulate pressure so when your Eustachian tube gets blocked perhaps you notice it more.
Colin, you're one of the best teachers of biology, physiology and anatomy that I've had the pleasure of studyi under. Do you teach at any secondary or university institutions?
Really interesting i was told i suffer from excess fluid in my middle ear which is causing my eardrum to vibrate that was 20 years ago and still fighting it
I have had full body scan for my fibromyalgia but when I last saw an ent these where not invented then. I know it's fluid as now and again it does drain
I had an ear infection recently and took amoxycillin for it. But I still have muffled hearing and a full feeling in my ear. Very much sounds like this. How long should I expect it take to clear up before going back to a doctor?
Same I got extremely sick and went on 5 diff antibiotics bc I kept having reaction...now I've had fluid in my ear the whole time it's going on a month now...I feel congested still and some days can't taste bc of it I am losing my mind
You don't you need to seek medical attention it can tske months for it to drain I speak from very recent experience with a middle ear infection and fluid behind the ear drum I was on antibiotics for 3mths straight and it took 5mths for them to drain on their own, was nearly admitted to hospital I got that sick, middle ear infections are no joke man once the headaches start it becomes unbearable
Hello there! Thanks for this explanation. I've been experiencing otitis media with effusion and some slight inflammation in my ear canal. This is about the 4th or 5th time I have experienced this within the past 6 months and it's getting unbearable. Please what could be the cause of this consistent issue??
What is the diameter of the eustachian tube pls? Does paristalsys happen in the tube to push thick mucous out? Or does it have little waving hairs to push it out? I have one of those suction bulbs to clear kids nose and liquids in the bulb just sits there. I can imagine the middle ear is like the bulb and the eustachian tube is the opening. I didn't known that the ear was so fascinating. The for taking the time to educate us.
It varies but an average would be about 3mm, there's some peristaltic action from the muscles surrounding the tube and cilia as well lining the tube, both help to excrete mucous into the nasopharynx.
@@DurhamHearingSpecialists wow double action! I was thinking of oesophagus/ trachea, and didn't realise that the two types could be combined. Thx doc for the enlightenment.
Brilliant explanation!! I suffered from “glue ear” in childhood which has continued into adulthood and I have had various operations to try and mitigate it. At some point I heard that prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke may have exacerbated the condition. My parents both smoked heavily. Would you consider that this may have contributed to inflammation of the Eustachian tube?
Thanks, that's an interesting theory and probably there's some truth to it. Research has shown that second hand smoke exposure can disrupt the clearance mechanism of the Eustachian tube (the mucous and cilia action) and also lead to inflammation of the mucosa lining in the middle ear. So I wouldn't be surprised if there's a relationship there in your case.
I had this all of the time on exams and I never knew. Fast forward many years and now I have something that acts like Meniere's. I haven't bothered getting an official diagnosis because I wasted so much time going to doctors/ENTs that didn't give a crap. Not sure I really want to go back. lol I've learned how to sing in the nasopharynx and that can help to break up mucous stuck in there.
This is an excellent explanation of what I’m experiencing. Allergies this year have been nuts. My left ear has been blocked for over a month. I had similar issue 9 years ago. Do you have videos on how to get the mucus to drain? Last time, the thing that helped me was an ear popper. But that doesn’t seem to be enough this time. I have tried everything. I’m taking Sudafed and Guaifenesin and drinking lots of water. I take a xyzol at night. I have tried Navage daily, steroid nasal spray, steam, and facial massage. I can feel the pop with Valsalva maneuver. Doctor prescribed a round of prednisone. Nothing is making any impact. I’m trying to get in to see an ENT. It may be a while before I can get an appointment. I’m flying next week, so I’m a bit concerned about that.
Fascinating, thank you so much. I guess hayfever season hitting at the same time as someone getting me sick with a cold was the perfect storm. What a great explanation
Doctor. I have that after some sinus allergies. My ear makes a noise every time i swallow like it doesnt open What can i do to unblock it and remove any fluid there? I made an appointment to have the scope camera look behind the ear drum to see what is blocking it. I feel a tiny sensation of my ears clogged.
you made it very easy to understand. I am a mother to 3 years old boy and he has OM mucus coming out of his ear with no pain and too much antibiotics have been prescribed to him. But its not working. I am thinking to contact you 🙏🏼… the antibiotics disturb his stomach and cause diarrhea 😢
I think I have that problem. The juggler on my neck has gotten bigger and my ears are hurting. Also my nose bleed on the same side. I have problem breathing if I walk or go up the stairs. I showed my doctor and he said there is nothing anyone can do about it. My nose was bleeding for five days. I'm just going to go to the emergency room.
Hi.. Thanks for explaining it in detail.. I would like to know what is the treatment of it as my 7 year old kid has this issue. Which effects his hearing.. kindly answer to my question.. Thanks
i've had fluid and bulging eardrums for months. can't get into an audiologist or an ent to get anything done. will my eardrums burst if i don't have the fluid removed? i'm worried. and thank u for an excellent video and the explanation of my exact problem.
Has this gotten any better? I was just at the ENT Dr today for an ear infection in one ear and fluid buildup in other, now it’s fluid in both. Dr. Told me the fluid will slowly dissipate it may take up to 6 weeks. She told me to use a saline spray and a nasal cleaner (like Navage) or Neilmed Sinus rinse for now. I go back in 3 weeks from now (in early April) to reaches.
My daughter has been struggling with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Chronic Otitis media with effusion for 6 years. Straight. Only in the right ear.. Vinegar/water helped clear up the infection and she was infection free for the first time for a month straight... now her left ear is infected for the first time in 5 years... I feel defeated! The doctors here have been working hard. But we are finding no answers. Do you know anything about this?
Great documentary, This is what is my problem, mucous build up in left canal while sleeping, inflammation or Gerd both reasons, due to pressure give rise to bad dreams & takes half hour washing left sinus Nasel Area with wash with warm salt water & baking Soda or few drops of apple cider vinegar drops, steaming, yawning and ear messaging . Once Etchurian tube is clear sleep comfortably, as inhaling resume. Due to some reason mucous is thicker from few months, shower washing of throat clears the nasal passage. Sitting & day time normal. I wished that the inclusion of animation was much better than drawing. You explained well. 😌🙏🇨🇦
I had an ear infection in my left ear about a year ago and my primary doctor prescribed some ear drops. I was supposed to come back in a week or two if not better. But then Covid hit and I couldn't get an appointment for over a month. During that time my ear felt really clogged and I kept putting on a lot of ear drops. By the time was able to see a specialist I started hearing a ring in my ear 24/7. Now I had Tinnitus and It's been ringing ever since. I feel that I put in so many ear drops that it got behind my eardrum and caused Tinnitus. Is that possible? I went through a whole bottle of ear drops. Could fluid behind my eardrum cause Tinnitus? What is your recommendation?
I've coughed so hard while vaping weed that I pushed smoke into my eustachian tubes and up into my middle ear.... VERY painful, had me on the ground rolling in pain for about 20 min, finally subsided, has happened about 10 times over 21 years of smoking and vaping weed.
I have Hyperacusis (ears damaged 20 years ago) and use ear plugs daily for driving and use for hours at large social gatherings to protect from too much sound. I often get fluid/air bubbles behind the eardrum especially in my right ear that got more damage. Why would plugs stimulate that? And what can I do to prevent buildup? I have to use plugs and headphones for protection so stopping using them is not an option. Thanks.
i use ear plugs nightly because i cant sleep without them.. very shallow sleeper and loud surroundings. ANd now I have a fluid buildup in my left ear. I wonder too.
I have Gerd and do get this middle ear pressure build up frequently, someone recommended betaine hcl + pepsin rather than taking antacid. Sometimes I feel dizzy, possibly due to this pressure.
Whenever I’m flying somewhere and the plane is on the descent, I get piercing acute pain in my ears. This I believe is a eustation tube dysfunction. I have tried nasal spray and ear plugs, however more often than not I will suffer that pain. Certainly not pleasant. Thank you for explaining the technicalities.
I had that problem once and didn't go away until I got some Claritin ready tab in my system. The ones that melt on your tongue. That solved the problem. I don't know where you live, but in the United States they have them.
@ Mava Huth I never thought of taking an antihistamine like Claritine. I live in Australia, so I will find out if we sell it. Thank you for the tip. Stay safe. Xx
@@paulinehawkins2207 I glad you can learn by what happened to me. Take care,let me know if it works. If you can. It might be a while, because of covid-19.
So you said there will be fluid build up and the eustachian tube is blocked then how are these fluids drained,? If i dont see a doctor will it stay there forever? Ive been experiencing this for week a i get hearing loss from time to time.
I have had 'glue' ear now in one ear for 5 months 2 months taking nasal spray & ant' H tablets Dr prescibed. I am waiting for an appointment which will be many months away.I am concerned that the long delay may soften the transmission bones & cause perminant hearing loss! Q 1.how often should I pop my ears replacing air? Q 2 Tilting head on side ( as in sleep position moves the 'glue' allowing little hearing , my theory is that I should be trying to maintain position as long & frequently as possible to protect those bones do you agree? Q3 .Should I be looking at private treatment as I do not want to risk hearing loss ( ameature muscian) Had grommet fitted in the past. NHS .Q4 Would this be very expensive? Thank you for your clear & comprehensive videos.
So I can only explain it like there are times when i have zero effects in the ear Other times it feels like a hair tickling me Like i know its there Then other times If i swallow Or move my head I would not say "fluid" as to a Gel feeling My drum pops and clicks You get that feeling when you were under water And come up and the ear is full .... When i blow my nose with holding it My ear pops And when you go to move your ears i hear hairs touching if that makes sence Now the items i have ...Sleep apena, Sinus issues (stuffy) Dry scale skin at the entrance of the ear I think this started in the ear because of the limited ways i sleep on 1 of 2 sides My hand or arm covers my ear so i can rest with my head propped up - This will change tonight as i have a Cpap machine with a nose mask And i am waiting for a chin strap to keep the mouth closed
I don’t understand why we cant put a tube through the Eustachian thne with a device that is a camera and a suction and we jsut clean out the stuff in the middle ear. This is feels so simple. What the fuck am I missing here.
I was recently told by my GP that I had fluid behind my ear drums. There had been no pain, no feeling of pressure and no discernible hearing loss (although I have tinnitus in my right ear, but causes few problems). There had been no allergies and no cold/flu. Your video explains very clearly how the eustachian tube can become blocked thus causing fluid build up. She has given me antibiotics. Is there any cause for this that you can help me with? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Hi doctor, I am having pulsing sound in ear and clogged ear, continuous popping sound, I tried valsalva but after doing that i get very little mucus. What can be the reason for all of it ? Doctor told that they can see bubbles in my ear.
“That’s just the universe, I suppose.” is my favorite explanation of all time. Connor is the only person on TH-cam who can start in the middle ear and work his way out to the nature of reality and back again in one video.
Smashingly good comment Humphrey
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Fascinating explanation!
Thank you. I had an allergic reaction to dust. A couple of weeks later, my ear felt deaf.. I went to the Dr's and the Nurse suggested Sudafed tablets and Sudafed nasal spray because she said I had fluid in both ears. I've only used the tablets, but after a few days - they're not really helping, so I've been massaging my ears, down my jawline and neck etc and I'm going to try the nasal spray now. I've had a perforated eardrum in the past and it's so scary when you realise fluid is building up again - having a perforated eardrum is one of the most painful things that I've ever experienced. Listening to your video makes me want to go into medicine! I'll leave it to the professionals though :). A very detailed, informative and helpful video - thank you so much x
The ear is one of the most fascinating structures, even in the earliest stages of embryonic development the middle ear bones are being developed. They've been evolving for millions of years and learning about them is just fascinating.
Evolving? So what use would they be part formed for millions of years?
It's a piece of shit that can go wrong in 1,000 different ways
As a former ENT scrub nurse, I find your videos extremely enjoyable. Now I'm going back 50 years when I started, so your educational videos have really given me a much better understanding to what we were doing. I've scrubbed on all kinds of ear procedures, but never truly understood what the surgeon was doing, beyond the basic anatomy. I dealt more with the instrumentation, and anticipating what was needed at any moment during the surgery. Thank you for the effort you put into these valuable lessons. I wonder if you might have heard of some of the prestigious surgeons I've had the donor of working with. I worked in Ct., USA...at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you find the videos engaging. I don't think I know of any one who worked there, will have to ask around some of my ENT colleagues.
Fascinating work, from both of you! ❤️
Once I had an office mate that was an ex military pilot. He explained what they taught him in the Air Force. When doing the Valsalva nose pressurization, move your head to left or right. The Eustachian tube opening in throat is like a a closed lip. Tilting head and neck left and right helps stretch and open the lip of the Eustachian tube. Also, i find moving my jaw left and right is very beneficial to popping my ear while i pressurize my nose. Hope this helps!
Instant relief with the vasalva plus head tilting!! Thank you!
Omg! I’ve had a putter ear infection and otitis media for 3.5 weeks. I’ve tried Valsalva 100 times and nothing! Until now! My ear still feels clogged but it definitely popped! Thank you!
Valsava never work on me, but it does now with the tilt! Thank you so much!
dude oh my god thank you i have an appointment with ent tomorrow, i deal with contant popping and clicking in my ears and feels like sinuses but its the eustachian tube. just did the vasalva while tilting head and had instant relief or pressure
like deadass my ear started to drain a little
Thank you!
The Suez Canal analogy was spot on.
Extremely explicit, excellent explanation; very detailed. Thank you!
You explained something that makes sense in my situation. I have been seeing ENT since 2016 for Vertigo/Marnier's. 2 hospitals and 4 Specialists, nothing resolved. Until I recently started using a sinus flush daily during allergy season. I had a series of sinus and gum infections from an old bridge work on my front teeth. Antibiotics worked for a while, only to return. Frustrated, i began tackling my ear, sinus, and throat simultaneously daily. I have significant improvement in my hearing and sleep. It's a ritual now to cure vertigo from the watery ear. Excercises for vertigo had no lasting results.
I had repeated ear infections from the time I was 6 months old until I had my ear surgery when I was 12 and they put in a grommet. Looking back now, I think it may have stemmed from a dairy allergy because every time I eat dairy now as an adult I get a stuffed up nose and sometimes an earache as well.
By the way, I looked up acoustic neuroma and the current name seems to be vestibular schwannoma. It is a rare (1 in 100,000 people) but potentially deadly benign tumor that develops on the auditory nerves. If it grows too large it can begin to invade the middle ear and/or the brain stem. Mine had invaded both. I have a completely man made ear from the eardrum in because it “ate” everything in its way. Invasion of the brain stem causes slow paralysis until it hits the wrong nerve and paralyzes a necessary function (heart, lungs, etc). That is why I was partially paralyzed on my left side. Because it originates from the vestibular nerve, everyone who has one or had one removed will have balance issues. I am normally fine during the day unless I make a sudden movement but can lose my balance after dark and can not drive on a highway at night. You don’t even want to know how scary it is to lose your balance while driving a car! Also, tinnitus is common in people who have or have had a vestibular schwannoma. I have learned to mostly ignore the constant whooshing noises.
And thank you for another great informative video.
Oh, my goodness Mischele, You have been through the mill, and back again. Can You Cope with day to day life? Sounds Good that You are Able to drive, even though You can be affected there. I Hope that things have Settled down a Lot, since all that happened, and that You're Not in any pain. Take Care.
I can relate a little, but for a totally different angle. I have MS and have backed issues from the lesion I have on my corpus collosum.
Was it just milk? Or was it any dairy product? My son's going through the same thing now, he's 2.
Thank you. That was immensely helpful. Connecting the dots between GERD and my dodgy ear makes sense.
You are a great educator Conor! Thank you for explaining medical terms and conditions in ways us mere mortals can understand 🤣
Thanks!
These are so helpful and SO informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain in such great detail. BTW... your ear artistry is great. It really makes understanding how the ear works so much easier. At least for me. I'm a very visual learner. 👍🤗
I'm also a visual learner, glad you enjoyed this one!
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial on the middle ear. As a child I suffered from middle ear infections. I would have been a great candidate for tubes in the ears. However, they weren't available back then. The treatment was rather barbaric, as the y would puncture the ear drum and follow with an injection of penicillin in the backside. I'm happy to see medicine has come a long way since then.
Gosh that must have hurt a lot
You mention a few different reasons the eustachian tube may become non functional, namely as a result of inflammation. I wanted to get your thoughts on this theory as a reason the eustachian tube may struggle to drain: Could it be a result of tight, irritated, weakened muscles in the neck? Specifically as a result of bad posture?
The vagus nerve innervates the levator veli palatini and tensor veli palatini - two muscles important in the function of the eustachian tube. In the case of a chronic forward head posture, the vagus nerve can become compressed. Could it be possible that this compression of the vagus nerve is the reason the eustachian tube fails to drain?
Thanks for the insightful video, eager to hear your response!
If this theory is true, then massage/ chiropractor/ gua sha could help drain those tissues. 🤔
That would be interesting.
@@kaylahall1219Yes asian acupuncture and chiropractors can drain and do a lot of good for the ears bypassing surgeries
@@Kofi419_very insightful observation, I started sleeping on a very very stiff pillow with my neck muscles and the ear taking a lot of the brunt of the hard pillow. So then out of the blue after perhaps two months I woke to muffled hearing and fullness which doesn’t pop
Very complete and easy to understand explanation of what can cause middle ear infection.
I love these sessions-i really have learnt a lot about the ears,thank you for taking the time to upload ~take care x
Glad you like them, thank you
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@@sarahfrankham3883 yeah sorry, but I'm a boi, not a girl
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Thank you
So how do you unblock that tube? Antibiotics? Or nasal spray ?
Nice artwork :) Is there a way to check for Eustachian tube disfunction, or other blockage issues through an audiologist, or does it require an ENT consultation?
Thanks, you can go to an Audiologist or ENT, both specialists can check the Eustachian tube. If there's an ongoing blockage that's not resolving on it's own or with nasal spray an ENT might order an allergy test and put a camera up your nose to have a look in the nasopharynx.
I had this for months and it was so painful, also couldn't hear a thing. Ent poked a hole in the eardrum and it was instantly better. I was scared though bc they talk about how painful that can be if it pops like at home or something. Glad to get the scoop on what caused it.
How long did it take for whole to heal
Haha that Suez Canal comparison cracked me up! Great explanation, I learned a lot.
Hi Conor. Great video. Would you be able to make a video on how vertigo affects the anatomy of the ear? Ive been diagnosed with BPPV and it's been difficult to wrap my head around it😅. Thanks!
I came for the science. I stayed for the cuteness. Cuteness aside, I found this video very helpful for understanding middle ear fluid buildup.
Oh my god thank you so much you are a savior. I went to my doctor and she said some gibberish and I forgot to ask her what she meant. All I hear was that there was fluid buildup in my middle ear. The checkup took 4 minutes and I was in and out of the hospital in 10 and she said I need 3 months. I have a feeling of fullness. Crackling and tinnitus. I cannot wait till the ringing stops.
If you didn't get a clear understanding of what the doctor was telljng you, do you think it might have been because of your hearing loss? Not making a joke
Did ur problem get fixed
@@deandretaylor21 Nah, bounced from place to place and I didn't get it fixed yet
@@aviationhub2697 so u still can't hear?
Great video!! When I was an infant (Now 66 years old) there was something done by doctors to my RIGHT ear-there is some sort of note in my Mom's paperwork that I've seen and am trying to find again. I think this just may help in FINALLY getting to the bottom of my 6-7 year battle with Eustacian tube disfunction. My ENT has put now 4 tubes in my ear and they don't stay in anywhere near a year then the hole heals/seals up and in a very short time I'm back to square 1 again. Last July of '23 he also balloon dialated my Eustacian tube along with the insertion of the tube. In late January of '24 I'm plugged up again. My ENT seems very reluctant to put in a "Permanant' tube for some reason. I just cannot go on like this. I can only imagine what my ear drum must look like now with scar tissue from inserting 4 tubes since 2016. Any suggestions?
Very interesting...sounds like what my husband may be going through right now....
My wife too.... They keep giving her steroids !!!! Not working ! So frustrating !
TY for taking the time & showing/ teaching us this. I saw it & jumped right on it, very cool!!! Thank's again and please keep them coming. God bless everyone in Jesus name 👑🕊🌾🙏🏽🌈🌻🌈🌻😍😍😉😉😉👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🍂🌻🍂🌻👍🏼👍🏼
Extremely well put and thorough explanation
Thank you so much! You have said more and I have learned more in this short video than all of the others put together! I am in the process of a terrible ear infection and I can't get any of the Drs to give me some antibiotics. Ear drops don't work, and nose sprays not working. I hear my pulse and like I am underwater every time I turn my head or lie down. I am going to go find an ear Dr tomorrow because I am really REALLY hurting. I cannot take this anymore.
Very informative. Thank you. I’ve been putting up with what I suspect to be mucus buildup in the middle ear for 7 months now. It started while I was on holiday last year, triggered by SCUBA diving. I typically find on the evening after diving my hearing will be muffled but this passes after a few hours. Last year, after a perfectly normal dive during the day, I woke in the early a.m. with severe pain in one ear that was made worse if I bent over or tried to ‘pop’ my ears. I sought advice, the resort doctor said it was ear wax, the dive master had a look and disagreed with that. I cancelled the last of my diving and returned home 2 days later, on schedule. By this time the pain was gone, but my hearing was badly affected. I had no problems during the flights home as such, just almost deaf, the only thing I could hear well was my own heartbeat and tinnitus turned up to 11
I consulted a GP ASAP and was told I had a perforated eardrum. I didn’t believe that so bought my own otoscope and sure enough, no rupture. I was advised to take Beconase. Another GP visit a week later confirmed both eardrums were fine, the diagnosis was Eustachian tube disorder. I carried on with Beconase and twice daily nasal flushing for about a month but made no difference. Time has mostly restored my hearing but every time I swallow there is still ‘crackle’. I am able to ‘equalise’ OK but not as readily as I used to be able to. I haven’t dived since but I do plan to do so at the end of the year. I’ll be going very carefully.
It feels like my middle ear is filled with viscous goo that just won’t go away.
What you explained was quite complex but you made it very easy to understand. Maybe you should be teaching it instead of practicing it! I just went for my first visit with an E.N.T. for this condition. It's nice to have a better idea of what's going on.
Thanks, glad you found the video helpful
Like another commenter, I had Eustachian tube dysfunction as a child often. It was suspected to be from second hand smoke. Still bothers me sometimes as an adult but now it’s from seasonal allergies. I heard there was a fairly new procedure instead of getting ear grommets. It’s like balloon sinuplasty, but for the Eustachian tube instead. I don’t think it’s a common procedure yet though. At least it isn’t around here.
I know an ENT surgeon who favours balloon therapy for eustachian tube dysfunction, not sure how effective it is but seems to be a better option that ventilating with grommets
What an excellent video. I’ve had this for 3 months and it only started unblocking around two weeks ago. I’ve also had neck pain and swelling at the tail end of that. Are my symptoms and the duration common for a severe case of OME? I’m having an mri and seeing an ENT but it’ll take a while. I hood the worst is over now. I worked on the i Rama toon and that seemed to help.
I’m dealing with an ear infection and holy I can feel that intro clip. I’m on day 3 of suffering waiting for the antibiotics to do something
I'm on day 7 on antibiotics and steroids and still miserable....did u get hearing back?
Do you have a idea of where your listeners live? You have such interesting and informative information. I hope it gets as many countries as possible.
Most people watching are in the US, followed by the UK
I'm dealing with this right now. I've had an infection for 6 weeks. I'm on the second antibiotic. It's driving me crazy and hurting
Might be time to see an ENT specialist if that's possible
Are you better now? I’m going through this now :/
@Tracy Mills I’m literally in tears, i can’t find peace. It never stops!
@Tracy Mills how's your ears doing now?
@@imanxx2423 any luck on your ear problems?
Thank you! Now I know why I need those nasal sprays.
You mentioned Tinnitus. Can you please do a video explaining what it is beside the ringing in the ears.
Your videos are very helpful.. I wish they teach us like that in med school..👏👏
Growing up I had grommets inserted several times over to treat persistent inner ear fluid. Eustachian tube function was very minimal and vulsava procedure difficult. Ie I couldn’t really pop my ears by pinching my nose and blowing. By age 15, my ear drums eventually became permanently permanently perforated. Dr at did tympanoplasty only for fluid to return and have grommets reinserted. Ears later another ENT rebuilt my eardrums once again. This time during surgery he inserted a probe into the Eustachian tubes to break up possible adhesions. My left ear recovered fine. No fluid build up and hearing a bit better. Right ear, however, has a major conductive loss. I can force pop my right ear but the Eustachian Tube doesn’t seem to function on its own. Feels like I have permanent fluid build up. After watching your video, ill try to pop my ear several times a day to see if it can benefit what feels like the continuous fluid build up.
Thank you for sharing. I also have the feeling of fluid build up in my right ear. I thought it would go away but two years later it was the same. Went to an ENT and they put a grommet in my ear. They also did a new procedure which inflated a balloon into my eustachian tube to clear and stretch it out. I don't hear any difference after everything. Still muffled and can't really "pop" my right ear. Now my voice will vibrate my teeth if I talk loud. Very frustrating. I paid $4,000 for the procedure and it's worse than before.
Best ear doctor I ever listen thank so much Doc for education ❤❤❤
Presentation fantastic great information.. TQSM from Montreal Canada 🇨🇦
Wow best explanation yet! Thanks so much.
Very well explained enjoyed the whole video please give some treatment options
Do you recommend Eustachi? Its an air pump you insert into your nose to force the Eustation tube open.
Thanks for this video, so informative! I've previously had mastoidectomy surgery to remove a Cholesteatoma and suffer from a full sensation in my ear all of the time but it sometimes worsens. Could this be related to Eustachian tube problems?
Possibly, mastoidectomies come in all different shapes and sizes depending on how much bone they've drilled away. The typical function of the mastoid antrum is to help regulate pressure so when your Eustachian tube gets blocked perhaps you notice it more.
Colin, you're one of the best teachers of biology, physiology and anatomy that I've had the pleasure of studyi under. Do you teach at any secondary or university institutions?
super vide. i have read many articles and watched video. its best explained.
Thanks so much! What is your favourite choice of nasal spray?
I have this. And it’s been years! ,. So glad this video was on my feed!
Hi, I have this problem since last 5 months and still not recovered. Could you please suggest me best treatment for this. Thanks
Really interesting i was told i suffer from excess fluid in my middle ear which is causing my eardrum to vibrate that was 20 years ago and still fighting it
Have You had any Scans done by an ENT Specialist Denise? Maybe You have, either way I Hope You get Relief from it. Take Care.
I have had full body scan for my fibromyalgia but when I last saw an ent these where not invented then. I know it's fluid as now and again it does drain
@@deniseatkins9407 when it drain can u hear again
Yes I have always been able to hear just I have permanent tinnitus which affects me hearing low frequencies according to doctor
@@deniseatkins9407 now how is u r ear I also have same issue
I had an ear infection recently and took amoxycillin for it. But I still have muffled hearing and a full feeling in my ear. Very much sounds like this. How long should I expect it take to clear up before going back to a doctor?
HOW DO I GET THE FLUID OUT WITHOUT SEEING A DOCTOR BECAUSE IT IS DRIVING ME INSANE HEARING FLUID IN MY EAR ALL DAY 😢
Me too started Tuesday fluid behind ear drum how do you deal with it how do you get rid of fluid work at grocery store it’s so bad can’t hear anyone
Same I got extremely sick and went on 5 diff antibiotics bc I kept having reaction...now I've had fluid in my ear the whole time it's going on a month now...I feel congested still and some days can't taste bc of it I am losing my mind
ny answers to this
Skill issue. Git gud.
You don't you need to seek medical attention it can tske months for it to drain I speak from very recent experience with a middle ear infection and fluid behind the ear drum I was on antibiotics for 3mths straight and it took 5mths for them to drain on their own, was nearly admitted to hospital I got that sick, middle ear infections are no joke man once the headaches start it becomes unbearable
Fantastic presentation! Thank you.
Hello there!
Thanks for this explanation. I've been experiencing otitis media with effusion and some slight inflammation in my ear canal. This is about the 4th or 5th time I have experienced this within the past 6 months and it's getting unbearable. Please what could be the cause of this consistent issue??
What is the diameter of the eustachian tube pls? Does paristalsys happen in the tube to push thick mucous out? Or does it have little waving hairs to push it out? I have one of those suction bulbs to clear kids nose and liquids in the bulb just sits there. I can imagine the middle ear is like the bulb and the eustachian tube is the opening.
I didn't known that the ear was so fascinating. The for taking the time to educate us.
It varies but an average would be about 3mm, there's some peristaltic action from the muscles surrounding the tube and cilia as well lining the tube, both help to excrete mucous into the nasopharynx.
@@DurhamHearingSpecialists wow double action! I was thinking of oesophagus/ trachea, and didn't realise that the two types could be combined. Thx doc for the enlightenment.
Very interesting and informative. My sister is dealing with this. How can she fix this?
Brilliant explanation!! I suffered from “glue ear” in childhood which has continued into adulthood and I have had various operations to try and mitigate it. At some point I heard that prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke may have exacerbated the condition. My parents both smoked heavily. Would you consider that this may have contributed to inflammation of the Eustachian tube?
Thanks, that's an interesting theory and probably there's some truth to it. Research has shown that second hand smoke exposure can disrupt the clearance mechanism of the Eustachian tube (the mucous and cilia action) and also lead to inflammation of the mucosa lining in the middle ear. So I wouldn't be surprised if there's a relationship there in your case.
@@DurhamHearingSpecialists Thank you! Also, I have learned much more from your videos than I ever learned before.
@@allenprior8573 Thanks for watching!
I had this all of the time on exams and I never knew. Fast forward many years and now I have something that acts like Meniere's. I haven't bothered getting an official diagnosis because I wasted so much time going to doctors/ENTs that didn't give a crap. Not sure I really want to go back. lol I've learned how to sing in the nasopharynx and that can help to break up mucous stuck in there.
Great Video. Thank you for posting. Best explanation I have seen.
How do you unblock that tube so you don’t have blockage anymore???
I went to see a doctor twice for this and they found everything normal. I’m still here with voice and hearing problems.
Very interesting and great explanation! thank you
Very well presented. Thank you. 👏 👏👏
This is an excellent explanation of what I’m experiencing. Allergies this year have been nuts. My left ear has been blocked for over a month. I had similar issue 9 years ago. Do you have videos on how to get the mucus to drain? Last time, the thing that helped me was an ear popper. But that doesn’t seem to be enough this time. I have tried everything. I’m taking Sudafed and Guaifenesin and drinking lots of water. I take a xyzol at night. I have tried Navage daily, steroid nasal spray, steam, and facial massage. I can feel the pop with Valsalva maneuver. Doctor prescribed a round of prednisone. Nothing is making any impact. I’m trying to get in to see an ENT. It may be a while before I can get an appointment. I’m flying next week, so I’m a bit concerned about that.
Can you help me same problem
@@sukhrajsingh2587 unfortunately nothing was really working. After a couple of months, it just opened up.
did you solve it?
Great. Now, how do you fix it?
Very good explanations. Very helpful. Thank You!
Thank you for this explanation.
Fascinating, thank you so much. I guess hayfever season hitting at the same time as someone getting me sick with a cold was the perfect storm. What a great explanation
Doctor. I have that after some sinus allergies. My ear makes a noise every time i swallow like it doesnt open What can i do to unblock it and remove any fluid there? I made an appointment to have the scope camera look behind the ear drum to see what is blocking it. I feel a tiny sensation of my ears clogged.
I hope you had a good Easter with your family. See you next time.
you made it very easy to understand. I am a mother to 3 years old boy and he has OM mucus coming out of his ear with no pain and too much antibiotics have been prescribed to him. But its not working. I am thinking to contact you 🙏🏼… the antibiotics disturb his stomach and cause diarrhea 😢
Thanks for the video! Is it possible for this fluid buildup to cause pulsatile tinnitus (or something that mimics pulsatile tinnitus)?
I think I have that problem. The juggler on my neck has gotten bigger and my ears are hurting. Also my nose bleed on the same side. I have problem breathing if I walk or go up the stairs. I showed my doctor and he said there is nothing anyone can do about it. My nose was bleeding for five days. I'm just going to go to the emergency room.
I have had this ongoing problem too
You are a great teacher.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for this explanation. Were you using a Wacom for the illustration?
I was indeed, how could you tell?
@@DurhamHearingSpecialists Your steady hand and the pen you were holding ;D
@@tirednsnarky9555 touché
Well done. What is your opinion on ballooning efficiency for ETD?
Hi.. Thanks for explaining it in detail.. I would like to know what is the treatment of it as my 7 year old kid has this issue. Which effects his hearing.. kindly answer to my question.. Thanks
i've had fluid and bulging eardrums for months. can't get into an audiologist or an ent to get anything done. will my eardrums burst if i don't have the fluid removed? i'm worried. and thank u for an excellent video and the explanation of my exact problem.
Has this gotten any better? I was just at the ENT Dr today for an ear infection in one ear and fluid buildup in other, now it’s fluid in both. Dr. Told me the fluid will slowly dissipate it may take up to 6 weeks. She told me to use a saline spray and a nasal cleaner (like Navage) or Neilmed Sinus rinse for now. I go back in 3 weeks from now (in early April) to reaches.
@@TopGun_- did they fix problems
Amaaazzziing explanation! Very helpful thank you
As always, we'll done!
My daughter has been struggling with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Chronic Otitis media with effusion for 6 years. Straight. Only in the right ear.. Vinegar/water helped clear up the infection and she was infection free for the first time for a month straight... now her left ear is infected for the first time in 5 years... I feel defeated! The doctors here have been working hard. But we are finding no answers. Do you know anything about this?
Thanks for letting me know ☺️.
Great documentary, This is what is my problem, mucous build up in left canal while sleeping, inflammation or Gerd both reasons, due to pressure give rise to bad dreams & takes half hour washing left sinus Nasel Area with wash with warm salt water & baking Soda or few drops of apple cider vinegar drops, steaming, yawning and ear messaging . Once Etchurian tube is clear sleep comfortably, as inhaling resume. Due to some reason mucous is thicker from few months, shower washing of throat clears the nasal passage. Sitting & day time normal. I wished that the inclusion of animation was much better than drawing. You explained well. 😌🙏🇨🇦
I had an ear infection in my left ear about a year ago and my primary doctor prescribed some ear drops. I was supposed to come back in a week or two if not better. But then Covid hit and I couldn't get an appointment for over a month. During that time my ear felt really clogged and I kept putting on a lot of ear drops. By the time was able to see a specialist I started hearing a ring in my ear 24/7. Now I had Tinnitus and It's been ringing ever since. I feel that I put in so many ear drops that it got behind my eardrum and caused Tinnitus. Is that possible? I went through a whole bottle of ear drops. Could fluid behind my eardrum cause Tinnitus? What is your recommendation?
Has the tinnitus subsided?
Thank you for your very informative videos.
I've coughed so hard while vaping weed that I pushed smoke into my eustachian tubes and up into my middle ear.... VERY painful, had me on the ground rolling in pain for about 20 min, finally subsided, has happened about 10 times over 21 years of smoking and vaping weed.
😮So, if someone feels liquid swishing in the ear lime an ocean sound.How can you tell if it is wax buildup or a eustachian problem?
I have Hyperacusis (ears damaged 20 years ago) and use ear plugs daily for driving and use for hours at large social gatherings to protect from too much sound. I often get fluid/air bubbles behind the eardrum especially in my right ear that got more damage. Why would plugs stimulate that? And what can I do to prevent buildup? I have to use plugs and headphones for protection so stopping using them is not an option. Thanks.
i use ear plugs nightly because i cant sleep without them.. very shallow sleeper and loud surroundings. ANd now I have a fluid buildup in my left ear. I wonder too.
hi,what is the best treatment for acute otitis media with effusion?
I wish you would have discussed dizziness caused by too much fluid.
Ikr
I have Gerd and do get this middle ear pressure build up frequently, someone recommended betaine hcl + pepsin rather than taking antacid. Sometimes I feel dizzy, possibly due to this pressure.
Whenever I’m flying somewhere and the plane is on the descent, I get piercing acute pain in my ears. This I believe is a eustation tube dysfunction. I have tried nasal spray and ear plugs, however more often than not I will suffer that pain. Certainly not pleasant. Thank you for explaining the technicalities.
Hi Pauline, chewing gum, nasal spray and doing valsalva manoeuvres before the pressure is physically felt can help. Thanks for watching!
I had that problem once and didn't go away until I got some Claritin ready tab in my system. The ones that melt on your tongue. That solved the problem. I don't know where you live, but in the United States they have them.
@ Mava Huth I never thought of taking an antihistamine like Claritine. I live in Australia, so I will find out if we sell it. Thank you for the tip. Stay safe. Xx
@@paulinehawkins2207 I glad you can learn by what happened to me. Take care,let me know if it works. If you can. It might be a while, because of covid-19.
@Mava Huth Because of Covid I haven’t gone on an overseas trip for 2 years. But when I do, I’ll be taking Claritine. Thanks again.
Explained otitis with entropy, well done
So you said there will be fluid build up and the eustachian tube is blocked then how are these fluids drained,? If i dont see a doctor will it stay there forever? Ive been experiencing this for week a i get hearing loss from time to time.
I have had 'glue' ear now in one ear for 5 months 2 months taking nasal spray & ant' H tablets Dr prescibed. I am waiting for an appointment which will be many months away.I am concerned that the long delay may soften the transmission bones & cause perminant hearing loss! Q 1.how often should I pop my ears replacing air? Q 2 Tilting head on side ( as in sleep position moves the 'glue' allowing little hearing , my theory is that I should be trying to maintain position as long & frequently as possible to protect those bones do you agree? Q3 .Should I be looking at private treatment as I do not want to risk hearing loss ( ameature muscian) Had grommet fitted in the past. NHS .Q4 Would this be very expensive? Thank you for your clear & comprehensive videos.
So I can only explain it like there are times when i have zero effects in the ear Other times it feels like a hair tickling me Like i know its there Then other times If i swallow Or move my head I would not say "fluid" as to a Gel feeling My drum pops and clicks You get that feeling when you were under water And come up and the ear is full .... When i blow my nose with holding it My ear pops And when you go to move your ears i hear hairs touching if that makes sence
Now the items i have ...Sleep apena, Sinus issues (stuffy) Dry scale skin at the entrance of the ear
I think this started in the ear because of the limited ways i sleep on 1 of 2 sides My hand or arm covers my ear so i can rest with my head propped up - This will change tonight as i have a Cpap machine with a nose mask And i am waiting for a chin strap to keep the mouth closed
I don’t understand why we cant put a tube through the Eustachian thne with a device that is a camera and a suction and we jsut clean out the stuff in the middle ear. This is feels so simple. What the fuck am I missing here.
Because it's not supposed to be open all the time
I was recently told by my GP that I had fluid behind my ear drums. There had been no pain, no feeling of pressure and no discernible hearing loss (although I have tinnitus in my right ear, but causes few problems). There had been no allergies and no cold/flu. Your video explains very clearly how the eustachian tube can become blocked thus causing fluid build up. She has given me antibiotics. Is there any cause for this that you can help me with? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
A lot of the time it's an allergy, antibiotics might help but if it doesn't might be worth doing an allergy test and getting referred to ENT
Hi doctor, I am having pulsing sound in ear and clogged ear, continuous popping sound, I tried valsalva but after doing that i get very little mucus. What can be the reason for all of it ?
Doctor told that they can see bubbles in my ear.