Symptoms of ear pain, fullness, “plugging,” hearing loss, tinnitus, popping or snapping noises, and vertigo
Unilateral or bilateral. Evaluate adults with persistent unilateral symptoms...
Due to limited high-quality evidence, it is difficult to recommend any one treatment option/intervention as superior .
Use of a “nasal balloon” shown effective for clearing OM with effusion; ...
Monitor pressure equalization tubes every 6 to 8 months in children and every 6 to 12 months in adults.
Monitor tympanic membrane retraction pocket for progression...
H69.90 Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, unspecified ear
H69.00 Patulous Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
H68.109 Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
H69.80 Oth dis...
ETD can be acute or chronic. Treatment is based on the underlying etiology.
Rule out SSNHL (medical emergency), which can be misdiagnosed as ETD, especially in patients with unilateral ...
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