Severe Complications With Eustachian Tubes

Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Causes

Causes of eustachian tube dysfunction include the common cold, or infections of the throat, nasal, ear, or sinus. Thick mucus or a blocked nose from the common cold or an infection may cause the eustachian tube to become blocked. This occurs when the infection causes the lining of the tube to come swollen or infected, which usually occurs during the common cold. These symptoms can last up to one week. It is caused by trapped mucus and inflammation, which takes a while to clear even after the germs causing the infection have been removed.

Dull Hearing

Eustachian tube dysfunction may result in dulled hearing or temporary hearing loss for as long as a week until symptoms of the infection or common cold heals. Symptoms may last longer than a week, even after the infection has cleared. Although no treatment is needed to unblock eustachian tube dysfunction, certain medications such as decongestants, steroid, nasal sprays, and antihistamines are available to help treat symptoms that may reduce inflammation and open up any blockage in the ear.