Sunday, August 7, 2011
Pressure Equalization Tube for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ear congestion/pressure)?
About a year ago I suffered what seemed at that the time to be a minor injury to the jaw area. However, since then I have had congestion and sometimes pressure in the ear on the same side as the jaw injury. I have tried a variety of things which have not helped, and it is very frustrating. Sometimes eating or drinking some water seems to give temporary relief. I have noticed that my jaw will sometimes click which leads me to believe that I developed TMJ from the injury, and the jaw is likely slightly misplaced, causing the eustachian tube dysfunction. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with ear tubes or sometimes called pressure equalization tubes. I am considering this as an option, but I don't want to take a big risk especially if it won't help the problem. If you have had a similar experience, any information or advice would be great. I have already been to several ENTs so please do not suggest that I see one. I am looking more for your experience or knowledge of this issue. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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