Fouzia Moidu*

Specialist Otorhinolaryngologist, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

*Corresponding Author: Fouzia Moidu, Specialist Otorhinolaryngologist, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Received: May 15, 2023; Published: July 25, 2025

Abstract

Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is the failure of the Eustachian tube in maintaining pressure equalization or mucociliary transport. This is categorized as either acute (less than 3 months presentation) or chronic ETD (more than 3 months). ETD affects 1% of the population, with symptoms including aural fullness or ‘popping sounds,’ reduced hearing, tinnitus, autophony, otalgia, and imbalance. It can be broadly categorized into baro-challenged induced, patulous, and dilatory ETD.

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Citation

Citation: Fouzia Moidu. “Eustachian Tube Dysfunction".Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 7.8 (2025): 27-29.

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