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Showing posts with label tuboplasty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tuboplasty. Show all posts

October 05, 2017

Balloon Eustachian Tube Dilation to Treat Clogged Ears (VIDEO)

A new video has been uploaded describing how balloon dilation of the eustachian tube is performed for adult patients suffering from persistently clogged ears . Also known as balloon eustachian tuboplasty , this procedure would be considered an alternative treatment to tube placement in the eardrum . Our office is preparing to offer this innovative treatment sometime in the near future... just not yet currently, so stay tuned. More info here .
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November 13, 2012

Why Is Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation to Treat Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Slow to Catch On?

Eustachian tube dysfunction  is a phenomenon whereby a person is unable to  pop their ears  to relieve symptoms of ear pressure, clogging, or fullness. It is much akin to the ear pressure a person experiences when flying, but at ground level. Traditionally, treatment of this condition involved medications like steroid nasal sprays and prednisone along with active valsalva (watch video below). Once medical treatment has failed,  ear tube placement  has been the step of last resort. However,…
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