eustachian tube dysfunction for a year now. i am 39 and it is begining to get me down. what can i do

Ears, nose and throat
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My ears have been popping for just under a year now and it is really annoying. I've been to the doctors and been prescribed Nasonex spray which has not helped at all. At times my hearing is awful and I struggle to watch a tv show. Any help as to what I can do? I have read about balloon dilation. ?? Thx

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Hi Clare,  Sorry to hear you are suffering. I have been to for the past 8 months. It all started with an ear infection,build up of ear wax which i then had syringed. However the syringing only made the tinnitus i got from my blocked eustachian tubes worse! 

Ive been back to my doctor ample a few times and was recommended to steam my ears (Head over hot bowl of water) and gently breath in through the nose I tried this for 5 months! and feel it wasnt helping,also to use sudafed as this helps the synuses. However i am gradually getting recovering. I have increased my exercise to which i was recommended to do. it seems to be an ever lasting problem this ETD! There is light at the end of the tunnel though. As after 8-9 months of this torture i feel mine is clearing up. So you could try steaming and increase your exercise as the fresh air can help. It sounds basic but i do believe it has helped my ETD.

I Hope this was of some help to you. 

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Hi and so sorry to hear about your ear problems. I discovered the by laying on my bed face down and up to my waist...very close to the edge and bringing carefully my h

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I discovered..that by laying on the bed face down up to my waist very close to the edge and....Bring my head down to the floor and hold it there for a minute ir so...allowing my ears to feel the pressure of the weight...and after a minute or so come back up...equalize if you need to...the problem will be gone..it will bring you temporary relief...