Is there any pools of data out there with statistics. I'm trying to start a thread where we can post details to see if the condition is related to one specific. You can copy and paste, and add category's if you wish. Answer what you feel comfortable with.
Type of ETD- Right ear would not open. Now will not un-pop
Time with ETD- 4months
Event that started ETD- Cold lead to middle ear infection with fluid
Treaments- Steroid, antibiotic, nasal steroid, pseudoephedrine
Age- 39
Race- Caucasian
Complection- Fair/red hair/freckles
Diet- balanced/nondairy- mainly non processed food
Supplements- wide variety
Workout- 3 days per week
Build- tall/thin
Alcohol- Ocassionally/ rarely with ETD
Nicotine- only with alcohol- none while with ETD
Astma- yes
Allergies- slight
Job- service tech
Indoor pets- dog
Fly- Rarely
Driving environment- Hills
swim/dive- Rarely
Hello there.
Most of the above for me too.
I know what causes my ETD, it's allergies and Rhinitis,
Post Nasal Drips, that I know seems to get into my
eustachian tubes. I too am an asthmatic, but completely
controlled with the medication I'm currently using.
Allergies: Cats, dogs, house dust, (I try so hard to keep the dust down, with damp dusting, but impossible to completely eradicate,
Pollen, tree mould. cigarette smoke (never smoked) but affects me if I' round it and perfumes.
Catching a cold, fortunately something I rarely do, so that's a bonus,
But when one does it's the ears that suffer. Just can't understand
why some peoples clear when cold has gone, but others suffer for
ages after, even permanently.
Anne
As for allergies, my major focus recently is where I spend the most time in one spot... Bed for 8 hours. I bought all new bedding, and covered the mattress and pillow cases in a sleep defense system. Make sure they stay zipped up well before putting them through the wash. If you cover your bed or go on a deep clean mission, wear a dust mask. I also, threw all my pillows from my couch in the dryer on high heat. Bought a popular brand name vacuum for households with pets. Its for hard wood floors and tile, its main function is steam, but it also vacuums. I do not have carpet in my house. Buy the best air filter for your furnace/AC and change it more often than recommended Be careful, if it prevents too much air flow it may cause the furnace to overheat or AC to freeze up. If you have congestion from allergies, prevent further congestion by cutting out major dairy consumption... or at least try it for 4 weeks.
I have zero congestion, no noticeable allergies, and my asthma has improved since I dropped dairy. Just a Eustachian tube that will not cooperate.
Wish you well