This guideline “ Balloon dilatation of the Eustachian tube ” the efficacy and safety of balloon dilatation of the Eustachian tube is inadequate in quantity and quality. The Eustachian tube is a narrow tube that connects the middle ear with the back of the nose. If it is blocked (does not open physiologically), symptoms such as muffled hearing, pain, a feeling of fullness in the ear, tinnitus or dizziness may occur. The Eustachian tube typically becomes blocked following the onset of an upper respiratory tract infection or allergic rhinitis.
It is usually a temporary problem that resolves spontaneously, but sometimes symptoms persist and treatment is necessary. Long-term Eustachian tube dysfunction is associated with damage to the eardrum and middle-ear transformer mechanism. Medical treatments include decongestants, oral and nasal steroids and antihistamines. Auto inflation is a…
