Eustachian Tube
Ear, Middle
Diagnostic Techniques, Otological
Ear Neoplasms
Otitis Media with Effusion
Palatal Muscles
Middle Ear Ventilation
Tympanic Membrane
Acoustic Impedance Tests
Objective tests of middle ear function based on the difficulty (impedance) or ease (admittance) of sound flow through the middle ear. These include static impedance and dynamic impedance (i.e., tympanometry and impedance tests in conjunction with intra-aural muscle reflex elicitation). This term is used also for various components of impedance and admittance (e.g., compliance, conductance, reactance, resistance, susceptance).
Tympanoplasty
Paraganglia, Nonchromaffin
Several clusters of chemoreceptive and supporting cells associated with blood vessels and nerves (especially the glossopharyngeal and vagus). The nonchromaffin paraganglia sense pH, carbon dioxide, and oxygen concentrations in the blood and participate in respiratory, and perhaps circulatory, control. They include the CAROTID BODY; AORTIC BODIES; the GLOMUS JUGULARE; and the GLOMUS TYMPANICUM.
Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear
Intranasally inoculated Mycoplasma hyorhinis causes eustachitis in pigs. (1/84)
Specific-pathogen-free pigs were experimentally inoculated with Mycoplasma hyorhinis, Pasteurella multocida, or both bacterial isolates to evaluate the role of these bacteria in the pathogenesis of otitis media. Six pigs were inoculated intranasally with 4.4 X 10(8) colony-forming units (CFU) of M. hyorhinis. Twenty-one days later, three of these six pigs were inoculated intranasally with 5.0 X 10(8) CFU of P. multocida. Three additional pigs were also inoculated intranasally at the time with P. multocida alone. Two pigs served as uninoculated controls. Seven days later, all pigs were euthanatized. Histologically, subacute inflammation was found in 10 auditory tubes of six pigs and two tympanic cavities of two pigs inoculated with M. hyorhinis. Immunohistochemically, M. hyorhinis antigens were detected on the luminal surface of eight of 10 inflamed auditory tubes, and ultrastructural examination confirmed mycoplasmal organisms in two pigs. M. hyorhinis was isolated from the inflamed tympanic cavities of two pigs. None of the pigs inoculated only with P. multocida had otitis, and P. multocida was not isolated from the tympanic cavity. These findings indicate that M. hyorhinis can cause eustachitis but rarely otitis media in specific-pathogen-free pigs. (+info)Occlusion of the internal carotid artery by means of microcoils for preventing epistaxis caused by guttural pouch mycosis in horses. (2/84)
Occlusion of the internal carotid artery by insertion of intravascular platinum microcoils for guttural pouch mycosis was experimentally evaluated in 9 healthy adult Thoroughbred horses. The internal carotid artery was ligated to its origin, and an arteriotomy was made distal to the ligature, which was then occluded by insertion of the microcoil approximately 13 cm distal to its origin. Cessation of blood flow was determined visually and by angiography at the arteriotomy site. Six horses were evaluated for complication clinically and by endoscopy after surgery. One horse was necropsied after 30 days of surgery for histological evaluation of artery thrombus formation. In the other 3 horses, the blood flow of the right internal carotid artery was monitored, before and after microcoil occlusion of the left internal carotid artery. One or 2 microcoils stopped blood flow within a few minutes. No other abnormal findings were observed clinically. Thrombus was observed in the occluded segment of 1 horse 30 days after insertion; but no abnormalities were detected. The blood flow in the right internal carotid artery increased by approximately 28-58% after occlusion of the left internal carotid artery. This microcoil vascular occlusion technique causes an effective thrombosis, and based on experimental studies and clinical application in 2 horses with epistaxis due to guttural pouch mycosis, this technique would appear to be safe and efficacious. (+info)Surfactant protein A and D expression in the porcine Eustachian tube. (3/84)
Surfactant proteins A and D are collectins which are considered to play an important role in the innate immunity of lungs. Our aim was to investigate whether surfactant protein A or D is expressed in the porcine Eustachian tube originating from the upper airways. Both surfactant proteins A and D were present in the epithelial cells of the Eustachian tube, as shown by strong immunostaining. Using RT-PCR and Northern hybridization, these collectins were detected in the Eustachian tube. The present study is the first report demonstrating surfactant protein gene expression in the Eustachian tube. Surfactant proteins A and D may be important in the antibody-independent protection of the middle ear. (+info)CT examination of the guttural pouch (auditory tube diverticulum) in Przewalski's Horse (Equus przewalskii). (4/84)
The domestic horse (Equus caballus) have the large symmetrical guttural pouches (the auditory tube diverticulum) formed by saccate bulge of the auditory tube. In this study, CT examination was carried out in the head of Przewalski's horse (Equus przewalskii), the only true wild horse living at present. As results of the examination, Przewalski's horse possessed the large symmetrical guttural pouches divided into medial and lateral compartments by the stylohyoid bone. Moreover, the right and left guttural pouches meet each other at the median part to form a thin septum. As CT sections get close to the part of the occipital condyle, the lateral compartment disappeared, and the medial compartment gradually became small toward the base of the skull. These results indicate that the nuchal-basal part of the medial compartment is not well-developed as compared with the domestic horse. (+info)Primary distension of the guttural pouch lateral compartment secondary to empyema. (5/84)
A 6-year-old, 420-kg quarter horse gelding was presented with a 2-month history of difficulty swallowing and dyspnea. The horse was diagnosed with a right guttural pouch empyema with many large chondroids. Two surgeries were required to completely remove all the chondroids from what proved to be a primary distension of the guttural pouch lateral compartment. (+info)Distribution of immunoglobulin isotypes and subisotypes in equine guttural pouch (auditory tube diverticulum). (6/84)
To clarify the functions of the equine guttural pouch, the distribution of various immunoglobulin isotypes and subisotypes in the guttural pouch mucosa were examined in healthy horses. IgGa was present in the mucosa of guttural pouch, mucosal lymph nodules and submucosal lymph nodules. IgM was scattered in the mucosal lymph nodules and in the germinal centers of the submucosal lymph nodules. IgGc was recognized only in the submucosal lymph nodules. These immunoglobulin isotypes and subisotypes were found in lymphocytes and plasma cells. On the other hand, IgA was detected in glandular epithelial cells and the surface layer of the mucosal epithelium, as well as in free cells. This finding suggests that IgA is secreted through the glandular epithelium. Based on the above findings, we conclude that the guttural pouch has phylactic ability. (+info)Galbreath technique: a manipulative treatment for otitis media revisited. (7/84)
Otitis media is a common disorder that results in numerous visits to the physician each year. Antimicrobials, antihistamines, steroids, and surgery have all been used to treat otitis media; however, the literature makes little mention of osteopathic manipulative treatment in this regard. This article describes a technique that was first described in 1929 by William Otis Galbreath, DO. By simple mandibular manipulation, the eustachian tube is made to open and close in a "pumping action" that allows the ear to drain accumulated fluid more effectively. Physicians can easily teach this procedure to parents for use at home. (+info)Expression and localization of lung surfactant protein B in Eustachian tube epithelium. (8/84)
Surfactant protein (SP) B is an essential component of the pulmonary surfactant complex, which participates in reducing the surface tension across the alveolar air-liquid interface. The Eustachian tube (ET) connects the upper respiratory tract to the middle ear, serving as an intermittent airway between the pharynx and the middle ear. Recently, we described the expression of SP-A and SP-D in the ET, suggesting their role in middle ear host defense. Our present aim was to detect whether the expression of SP-B is evident in the porcine ET. With Northern blot analysis, RT-PCR, and in situ hybridizations, SP-B mRNA was identified and localized in the ET epithelium. The cellular localization of SP-B was revealed with immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, and immunoelectron microscopy. The protein was found in the secretory granules of epithelial cells and also attached to the microvilli at the luminal side of these cells. The SP-B immunoreactivity of aggregates isolated from ET lavage fluid was similar to that isolated from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. We conclude that there are specialized cells in the ET epithelium expressing and secreting SP-B and propose that SP-B may facilitate normal opening of the tube and mucociliary transport. (+info) Ear diseases refer to any conditions that affect the ear, including the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. These diseases can cause a range of symptoms, such as hearing loss, ear pain, dizziness, and difficulty with balance. Some common examples of ear diseases include:
1. Otitis media (middle ear infection): This is an infection of the middle ear that can cause ear pain, fever, and hearing loss.
2. Acoustic neuroma: This is a benign tumor that grows on the nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain. It can cause hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and balance problems.
3. Meniere's disease: This is a disorder of the inner ear that can cause vertigo (dizziness), tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness in the affected ear.
4. Presbycusis: This is age-related hearing loss that affects the inner ear and can cause difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds.
5. Ototoxicity: This refers to damage to the inner ear caused by certain medications or chemicals. It can cause hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance problems.
6. Meningitis: This is an infection of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can cause hearing loss, headache, and other symptoms.
7. Otosclerosis: This is a condition in which there is abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that can cause hearing loss.
8. Cholesteatoma: This is a condition in which there is a buildup of skin cells in the middle ear that can cause hearing loss, ear pain, and other symptoms.
9. Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is a condition in which the tubes that connect the middle ear to the back of the throat do not function properly, leading to hearing loss, ear pain, and other symptoms.
10. Mastoiditis: This is an infection of the mastoid bone behind the ear that can cause hearing loss, ear pain, and other symptoms.
Ear neoplasms refer to any type of abnormal growth or tumor that develops in the ear. These growths can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and they can affect various parts of the ear, including the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear.
Some common types of ear neoplasms include:
1. Acoustic neuroma: This is a type of benign tumor that grows on the nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain. It is usually slow-growing and can cause symptoms such as hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and balance problems.
2. Osteosarcoma: This is a type of malignant bone cancer that can affect the middle ear. It is rare and typically affects children and young adults.
3. Cholesteatoma: This is a benign tumor that grows in the middle ear and can cause symptoms such as hearing loss, ear discharge, and facial weakness or paralysis.
4. Meningioma: This is a type of tumor that grows on the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can affect the ear and cause symptoms such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance problems.
5. Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CEP): This is a rare type of malignant tumor that develops in the salivary glands near the ear. It can cause symptoms such as facial weakness or paralysis, hearing loss, and difficulty swallowing.
Ear neoplasms can be diagnosed through a variety of tests, including imaging studies (such as CT or MRI scans), biopsies, and auditory brainstem implantation. Treatment options for ear neoplasms depend on the type and location of the tumor, as well as the severity of the symptoms. Some common treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a condition where fluid accumulates in the middle ear, causing discomfort and potentially leading to hearing loss or other complications if left untreated. It is also known as serous otitis media or glue ear.
Ear Anatomy: The middle ear consists of three small bones called ossicles (the malleus, incus, and stapes) that transmit sound waves to the inner ear. The eardrum, a thin membrane, separates the outer ear canal from the middle ear. In OME, fluid accumulates in the middle ear, causing the eardrum to become congested and reducing its ability to vibrate properly.
Causes: There are several factors that can contribute to the development of OME, including:
1. Viral upper respiratory infections (such as the common cold)
2. Allergies
3. Enlarged adenoids or tonsils
4. Cystic fibrosis
5. Sinus infections
6. Meniere's disease
7. Head injury
Symptoms: The symptoms of OME can vary depending on the severity of the condition, but may include:
1. Hearing loss or muffled hearing
2. Discharge or fluid leaking from the ear
3. Pain or discomfort in the ear
4. Difficulty responding to sounds or understanding speech
5. Fever
6. Headache
7. Vertigo or dizziness
8. Loss of balance or coordination
Diagnosis: OME is typically diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and ear examinations using an otoscope or tympanometry. A tympanogram may also be performed to measure the movement of the eardrum.
Treatment: The treatment of OME depends on the severity of the condition and may include:
1. Watchful waiting: In mild cases, OME may resolve on its own within a few weeks without any treatment.
2. Antibiotics: If there is a concurrent infection, antibiotics may be prescribed to treat the underlying infection.
3. Pain relief medication: Over-the-counter pain relief medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be recommended to relieve any discomfort or pain.
4. Eardrops: Eardrops containing antibiotics or steroids may be prescribed to treat the infection and reduce inflammation.
5. Tubes in the ear: In more severe cases, tubes may be placed in the ear drum to help drain fluid and relieve pressure.
6. Surgery: In rare cases, surgery may be necessary to remove the membrane or repair any damage to the middle ear bones.
Prognosis: The prognosis for OME is generally good, with most cases resolving within a few weeks without any long-term complications. However, in some cases, the condition can persist for longer periods of time and may lead to more serious complications such as hearing loss or mastoiditis.
Prevention: There is no specific way to prevent OME, but good ear hygiene and avoiding exposure to loud noises can help reduce the risk of developing the condition. Regular check-ups with an audiologist or otolaryngologist can also help identify any early signs of OME and prevent complications.
Conclusion: Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common condition that affects children and adults, causing fluid buildup in the middle ear. While it is generally not a serious condition, it can cause discomfort and affect hearing. Treatment options range from watchful waiting to antibiotics and surgery, depending on the severity of the case. Good ear hygiene and regular check-ups with an audiologist or otolaryngologist can help prevent complications and ensure proper management of the condition.
Otitis media is a bacterial or viral infection that affects the middle ear, which can cause hearing loss, fever, ear pain, and difficulty responding to sounds. It is a common condition that mainly affects children, especially those under the age of two. The symptoms of otitis media may include:
* Earache (otalgia)
* Fever
* Hearing loss or muffled hearing
* Discharge from the ear
* Redness and swelling around the ear drum
* Fussiness or irritability in infants
* Loss of appetite or difficulty eating
* Difficulty sleeping
Otitis media is caused by a virus or bacteria that enters the middle ear through the Eustachian tube, which connects the back of the throat to the middle ear. The infection can spread quickly and cause inflammation in the middle ear, leading to hearing loss and other symptoms.
There are several types of otitis media, including:
* Acute otitis media: This is a sudden and severe infection that can develop over a few days. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection and can be treated with antibiotics.
* Otitis media with effusion (OME): This is a condition where fluid accumulates in the middle ear without an infection present. It can cause hearing loss and other symptoms but does not respond to antibiotics.
* Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM): This is a long-term infection that can cause persistent discharge, hearing loss, and other symptoms. It may require ongoing treatment with antibiotics and other therapies.
Otitis media can be diagnosed through a physical examination of the ear and a review of the patient's medical history. A doctor may also use tests such as a tympanocentesis (insertion of a small tube into the ear to collect fluid) or an otoscopic exam to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment for otitis media depends on the type and severity of the infection, but may include:
* Antibiotics: To treat bacterial infections
* Pain relief medication: To help manage ear pain and fever
* Eardrops: To help clear fluid from the middle ear and reduce discharge
* Tympanocentesis: To collect fluid from the middle ear for testing or to relieve pressure
* Ventilation tubes: Small tubes that are inserted into the ear drum to allow air to enter the middle ear and help drain fluid.
It is important to seek medical attention if symptoms of otitis media persist or worsen over time, as untreated infections can lead to complications such as mastoiditis (an infection of the bones behind the ear) or meningitis (an infection of the lining around the brain and spinal cord). With prompt and appropriate treatment, however, most cases of otitis media can be effectively managed and hearing loss can be prevented.
Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear: A benign growth of skin cells in the middle ear that can cause hearing loss and other complications if left untreated.
The term "cholesteatoma" refers to a cyst-like accumulation of keratinizing squamous epithelium in the middle ear. This condition is usually caused by a retention cyst of skin cells that have been displaced into the middle ear from the eustachian tube or the external auditory canal. The accumulation of these skin cells can lead to a mass-like lesion that can obstruct the middle ear and cause a range of symptoms, including hearing loss, ear pain, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
Cholesteatoma is typically diagnosed through a combination of otoscopy (examination of the ear canal and eardrum with an otoscope), tuning fork testing, and imaging studies such as CT or MRI scans. Treatment for cholesteatoma usually involves surgical removal of the growth, as well as any associated inflammation or infection. In some cases, a tympanoplasty (a procedure to repair the eardrum) may also be necessary.
Prognosis for patients with cholesteatoma is generally good if the condition is diagnosed and treated early, but delays in diagnosis and treatment can lead to more severe complications, such as mastoiditis (inflammation of the mastoid bone) or meningitis (inflammation of the meninges). Therefore, it is important for patients with symptoms suggestive of cholesteatoma to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Eustachian tube
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Eustachian tube dysfunction
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Patulous Eustachian tube
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Tympanic membrane retraction
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Mahmoud K. Muftić
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Muaaz Tarabichi
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Perforated eardrum
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Megalohyrax
It likely had an eustachian tube. It was first described by Andrews in 1903. The type species is Megalohyrax eocaenus, was ...
Torus tubarius
The base of the cartilaginous portion of the Eustachian tube (auditory tube) lies directly under the mucous membrane of the ... FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE EUSTACHIAN TUBE. CLEVELAND S. SIMKINS, PH.D. Arch Otolaryngol. 1943;38(5):476-484. Anatomy photo:31: ... the torus tubarius or torus of the auditory tube, behind the pharyngeal orifice of the tube. The torus tubarius is very close ... Salpingopharyngeus muscle which originates from the superior border of the medial lamina of the cartilage of the auditory tube ...
Pharynx
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Autophony
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Salpingopharyngeus muscle
It opens the pharyngeal orifice of the Eustachian tube during swallowing allowing for the equalization of pressure between it ... The salpingopharyngeus muscle arises from the superior border of the medial cartilage of the Eustachian tube, in the nasal ... It opens the pharyngeal orifice of the Eustachian tube during swallowing allowing for the equalization of pressure between the ... It arises from cartilage around the Eustachian tube, and inserts into the palatopharyngeus muscle by blending with its ...
Ear clearing
Yawning which helps to open the eustachian tubes; Swallowing which helps to open the eustachian tubes; The "Frenzel maneuver": ... When the Eustachian Tubes are deliberately held open, one's voice sounds louder in one's head than when they are closed. No ... Diving is proscribed when a eustachian tube is congested or blocked, such as can occur with the common cold, as this may cause ... This should pull the eustachian tubes open. This is less easy to execute than the Valsalva maneuver, but the BTV is the ...
Throat
It is joined to the nose by the nasopharynx at the top of the throat, and to the ear by its Eustachian tube. The throat's ... "throat" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary "eustachian tube , Definition, Anatomy, & Function". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved ...
Otitis media
Bluestone CD (2005). Eustachian tube: structure, function, role in otitis media. Hamilton, London: BC Decker. pp. 1-219. ISBN ... People are at increased risk of developing CSOM when they have poor eustachian tube function, a history of multiple episodes of ... The common cause of all forms of otitis media is dysfunction of the Eustachian tube. This is usually due to inflammation of the ... Tympanostomy tubes (also called "grommets") are recommended with three or more episodes of acute otitis media in 6 months or ...
Spiracle (vertebrates)
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Knoetschkesuchus
The Eustachian tube extends downwards across the basoccipital and basisphenoid; these bones are thickened on either side of the ... K. guimarotae has a small rounded foramen beside the tube on the basoccipital, and a tuberosity bearing a ridge above. On the ...
Cholesteatoma
... new techniques addressing underlying Eustachian tube dysfunction such as transtympanic dilatation of the Eustachian tube has ... The 30 degrees endoscope allows access to the bony area of the Eustachian tube to address any obstructive pathologies. It is ... Such causes can include, for example, poor Eustachian tube function, which results in retraction of the ear drum, and failure ... Kapadia M, Tarabichi M (October 2018). "Feasibility and Safety of Transtympanic Balloon Dilatation of Eustachian Tube". Otology ...
Barotrauma
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Middle ear barotrauma
The Eustachian tubes will close completely with a pressure difference of about 3msw (10fsw) above the middle ear pressure, at ... When a Valsalva maneuver is performed during descent with the intention of opening the Eustachian tubes, but they do not open, ... Some cases are due to simple ambient pressure change and Eustachian tube dysfunction at the time, while others may be partly ... This is usually passively released by the Eustachian tube, but in some cases it does not function correctly causing the eardrum ...
Frenzel maneuver
Finally, the Eustachian tubes' apertures are located slightly above the soft palate and in the nasal cavity. These small tubes ... The tongue and epiglottis can both trap air in the lungs and push it down the Eustachian tubes (more on that in a minute!). The ... Because there is nowhere else for the air to go, it enters the eustachian tubes and the middle ear, equalizing the pressure. ... The blockage prevents air from being pumped into the eustachian tubes. On a dive, it takes a certain amount of awareness to ...
Ménière's disease
... of people with MD have Eustachian tube dysfunction. While a 2005 review found tentative evidence of benefit from tympanostomy ... The use of tympanostomy tubes, while popular, is not supported. Ménière's disease was first identified in the early 1800s by ... tubes for improvement in the unsteadiness associated with the disease, a 2014 review concluded that their use is not supported ...
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Myringoplasty
Checks the re-infection from external auditory canal and eustachian tube. Checks aeroallergens reaching the exposed middle ear ...
Face and neck development of the human embryo
However, it does not disappear and eventually forms the eustachian tube. Second pharyngeal pouch develops differently from the ...
Oral skills
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Tympanoplasty
The resulting middle ear will only consist of the Eustachian tube and hypotympanum. Type 5 is a repair involving a fixed stapes ... The first recorded attempt at repairing the tympanic membrane was made by Marcus Banzer in 1640 using an ivory tube covered by ... Eardrum Tympanostomy tube Myringoplasty Myringotomy Wullstein, H. (1956), Theory and practice of tympanoplasty. The ...
Hypernasal speech
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Myofascial trigger point
Raab D: Craniomandibular disorders simulating odontalgia and Eustachian tube -disorders - a case report. [Durch ...
Hearing loss with craniofacial syndromes
Chronic otitis media and Eustachian tube deformity can result in conductive hearing loss. For this reason, early detection and ... Accordingly, management by ear tubes (myringotomy tubes) is often effective and may restore normal levels of hearing (Handzic ...
Sinus of Morgagni (pharynx)
These symptoms are: Conductive deafness (due to Eustachian tube obstruction) Ipsilateral immobility of the soft palate ... Structures passing through this sinus are: Cartilaginous part of auditory tube Levator veli palatini muscle Ascending palatine ...
Rhinorrhea
If the mucus backs up through the Eustachian tube, it may result in ear pain or an ear infection. Excess mucus accumulating in ...
Tympanometry
Type C tympanograms are consistent with negative pressure in the middle ear space resulting from compromised eustachian tube ... the air pressure in the middle ear is approximately the same as ambient pressure since the eustachian tube opens periodically ... perforation of the tympanic membrane or patent pressure equalization tube, or (c) a tumor in the middle ear. ...
Bartolomeo
... eponym of the Eustachian tube Bartolomeo Facio (1400-1457), Italian historian, writer, and humanist Bartolomeo Gastaldi (1818- ...
Morris Krok
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Pterygoid processes of the sphenoid
... which supports the pharyngeal end of the Eustachian tube. The anterior margin of the plate articulates with the posterior ...
Dibamidae
... heavily modified ears without external openings or middle ear cavity or eustachian tubes, and highly reduced eyes that are ...
Palatal myoclonus
The movements may involve the Eustachian tube and make a click that the patient can hear. Zadikoff C, Lang AE, Klein C. (29 ... A rhythmic clicking sound in the ear due to the opening and closing of the Eustachian tube. - Rhythmic, jerky movements in the ...
PET
... a series of cloning expression vectors Patulous Eustachian tube, a medical disorder affecting the middle ear Positron emission ...
Conductive hearing loss
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Grommet
This is also a correcting measure for a patulous Eustachian tube (when air moves to and from the middle ear with each breath ... "tympanostomy tube" into the eardrum to allow air to pass through into the middle ear, and thus release any pressure buildup and ... that range from telecom switches and data center cabinets to complex and dense wire/cable and even hydraulic tubing in aircraft ...
Tensor veli palatini muscle
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Myringotomy
Those requiring myringotomy usually have an obstructed or dysfunctional eustachian tube that is unable to perform drainage or ... "To tube or not to tube: indications for myringotomy with tube placement". Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck ... The placement of tubes is not a cure. If middle ear disease has been severe or prolonged enough to justify tube placement, ... Second, he demonstrated that deafness caused by obstruction of the Eustachian tube could be relieved by myringotomy, which ...
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... who took a break from performing in October 2010 to seek treatment for her chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction. The title track ...
Fish physiology
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60S ribosomal protein L38
... an enlarged Eustachian tube and a chronic otitis media with effusion. In Drosophila melanogaster, loss-of-function alleles of ...
Inhalation sedation
This is because any condition that compromises the patency of the eustachian tube increases the likelihood of pressure build up ... Equipment used for inhalation sedation for dentistry include: Gas cylinders Flowmeter Reservoir bag Conduction Tubing Breathing ...
Tube
... a tool for macro photography Test tube, a piece of laboratory equipment Eustachian tube, part of the structure of the ear Lava ... Look up tube or Tube in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Tube or tubes may refer to: Tube (2003 film), a 2003 Korean film The ... an underwater rail tube across San Francisco Bay Tube (toy), a toy that assists play on water Tubes (peak), the second highest ... "Tubes" (Peter Dale), performer on the Soccer AM television show Tube (band), a Japanese rock band Tube & Berger, the alias of ...
Pseudoephedrine
Other beneficial effects may include increasing the drainage of sinus secretions, and opening of obstructed Eustachian tubes. ... sinus congestion and Eustachian tube congestion. Pseudoephedrine is also indicated for vasomotor rhinitis, and as an adjunct to ...
Tubomanometry
... to one indicates regular eustachian tube function and an R-value greater than 1 indicates a delayed opening of eustachian tube ... In patients with chronic eustachian tube dysfunction, this opening could be registered in only 42% of the patients at 30 mbar ... Tubomanometry is a technique for assessing the eustachian tube opening function, and sometimes to determine a treatment plan. ... Immediate opening of the eustachian tube was observed in healthy subjects at 30-50 mbar pressure. ...
Eardrum
Consisting of two layers and appearing slightly pinkish in hue, it is associated with[vague] Eustachian tube dysfunction and ... Smith N, Greinwald JR (2011). "To tube or not to tube: indications for myringotomy with tube placement". Current Opinion in ... Those requiring myringotomy usually have an obstructed or dysfunctional eustachian tube that is unable to perform drainage or ... A tympanostomy tube is inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged time and to prevent ...
Medical Definition of Tube, Eustachian
Tube, Eustachian: The tube that runs from the middle ear to the pharynx. The function of the Eustachian tube is to protect, ... The Eustachian tube opens into the nasopharynx. The Eustachian tube measures only 17-18mm and is horizontal at birth. As it ... The Eustachian tube is also called the otopharyngeal tube (because it connects the ear to the pharynx) and the auditory tube ( ... The Eustachian tube in the adult is opened by two muscles (the tensor palati and the levator palati) but the anatomy of ...
Eustachian tube: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Image
Ear infections are more common in children because their eustachian tubes are shorter, narrower, and more horizontal than in ... Bacteria trapped in the eustachian tube may produce an ear infection that pushes on the eardrum causing it to become red, ... Ear infections are more common in children because their eustachian tubes are shorter, narrower, and more horizontal than in ... Bacteria can become trapped when the tissue of the eustachian tube becomes swollen from colds or allergies. ...
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While there may be a wide range of causes, an important underlying factor for the development of tinnitus is brain plasticity.5,7 This property allows the brain to change and adapt, and it is essential to how we learn. Unfortunately, in some cases, such as with hearing loss, the auditory part of the brain may be altered as brain plasticity tries to compensate for the abnormal auditory inputs. This response leads to changes in brain activity in the auditory system (e.g., the auditory cortex) that can create a phantom percept: tinnitus. As such, while tinnitus may begin a problem at the auditory periphery, it persists because of changes throughout the auditory system. Treating tinnitus may require addressing both the initiator (e.g., hearing loss) and the driver (changes in the auditory brain). ...
Ear Infection Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Read about treatments such as ear tubes and antibiotics, which could prevent future ear infections. ... Eustachian Tube. The Eustachian tube is the canal that connects your middle ear to your throat. When the Eustachian tube is ... Ear Infection Treatment: Ear Tubes. Tympanostomy tubes are small tubes that are sometimes inserted in the eardrums of children ... Gargling with salt water may help soothe an aggravated throat and possibly clear the Eustachian tubes. A few drops of warmed ...
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction - Pacific Neuro
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Tympanoplasty: Background, Pathology, Indications
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The middle ear is connected to the throat by a small tube called the eustachian tube. Its protected from the outside by a thin ... If the eustachian tube is not open, the pressure in the middle ear cannot be equalized, and thus, may cause injury, which ... Viruses and bacteria that normally live in the throat can sometimes cross into the middle ear through the eustachian tube, ... For instance, if allergic reactions are to blame for blocking the eustachian tube, then antihistamines can be given to relieve ...
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Given the high concomitance rate in patients with OSA, GERD might be an important association factor of Eustachian tube ... Eustachian tube dysfunction; apnea-hypopnea index; cross-sectional study; gastroesophageal reflux disease; obstructive sleep ... To explore the effect of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on Eustachian tube function in patients with obstructive sleep ... Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Cause for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. ...
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The problem is due to the blockage of the eustachian tube. This narrow canal connects the middle ear to the back of the nose, ... To improve eustachian tube function, a variety of medication may be used. Antibiotics, decongestants and nasal sprays are the ... The ventilation tubes placed through the eardrum will be automatically expelled in 6 months to a years time. This might need ... Do keep your appointment with the doctor as the follow-up care is important to ascertain extrusion of the tube and if there is ...
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- Middle ear and eustachian tube inflammation are common denominators in various clinical conditions, namely, acute otitis media (AOM), chronic otitis media with effusion (COME), and eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). (medscape.com)
- The Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire (ETDQ-7) is a validated symptom score utilized to quantify the severity of eustachian tube dysfunction. (medscape.com)
- Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) can be treated primarily with a combination of time, autoinsufflation (eg, an Otovent), and oral and nasal steroids (budesonide, mometasone, prednisone, methylprednisolone). (medscape.com)
- Adequate control of laryngeal pharyngeal reflux helps to resolve eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) in patients with an associated peritubal inflammation from reflux. (medscape.com)
- This systematic review found insufficient evidence to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of any intervention for adults with Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). (nih.gov)
- Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is the inability of the Eustachian tube (ET) to adequately perform at least one of its functions: to protect the middle ear from sources of disease, to ventilate the middle ear, and to help drain secretions away from the middle ear. (nih.gov)
- Balloon dilation of the Eustachian Tube is a safe and effective minimally invasive procedure for patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction who otherwise have very limited options for treatment. (enthouma.com)
- Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) can occur if the tube is too open, too closed, or if there are abnormal pressures at either the middle ear or ends of the eustachian tube. (enthouma.com)
- Balloon dilation has been evaluated in clinical studies as a minimally invasive treatment that directly treats the dysfunction of the Eustachian tube for the treatment of persistent ETD. (enthouma.com)
- When the tube becomes infected or plugged it will cause a eustachian tube dysfunction. (simplyhealth.io)
- There are eight typical symptoms of eustachian tube dysfunction to look out for. (simplyhealth.io)
- Partial hearing loss or muffled hearing is a typical symptom to have when you have Eustachian tube dysfunction. (simplyhealth.io)
- The best you can do is use a home remedy for eustachian tube dysfunction to clear your ears. (simplyhealth.io)
- Air travel and scuba diving when you have a cold can make eustachian tube dysfunction worse. (whyhemp.net)
- If you have symptoms of eustachian tube dysfunction, try closing your mouth, holding your nose closed and blowing into your nose (this is called the Valsalva manoeuvre). (whyhemp.net)
- Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) can cause dulled hearing. (entspecialtycare.com)
- Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) means that the Eustachian tube is blocked or does not open properly. (entspecialtycare.com)
- What are the symptoms of Eustachian tube dysfunction? (entspecialtycare.com)
- On this episode of the Annual Meeting Expert Series, Benjamin D. Malkin, MD, and Dennis S. Poe, MD, discuss the surgical management of eustachian tube dysfunction. (libsyn.com)
- What Is The Best Nasal Spray For Eustachian Tube Dysfunction? (centersmall.com)
- Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a condition in which the eustachian tubes don't open properly and permit liquid to deplete from the center ear into the rear of your throat, causing torment or strain in your ears. (centersmall.com)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Cause for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. (bvsalud.org)
- Given the high concomitance rate in patients with OSA, GERD might be an important association factor of Eustachian tube dysfunction in patients with OSA. (bvsalud.org)
Middle ear25
- The tube that runs from the middle ear to the pharynx. (rxlist.com)
- The function of the Eustachian tube is to protect, aerate and drain the middle ear (and mastoid). (rxlist.com)
- Occlusion of the Eustachian tube leads to the development of middle ear inflammation (otitis media). (rxlist.com)
- The shorter length and the horizontality of the Eustachian tube in infancy protects the middle ear poorly, makes for poor drainage of fluid from the middle ear, and predisposes infants and young children to middle ear infection. (rxlist.com)
- The greater length and particularly the slope of the tube as it grows serves more effectively to protect, aerate and drain the middle ear. (rxlist.com)
- they suffer from Eustachian tube and middle ear problems until the second muscle (the levator palati) begins to function. (rxlist.com)
- The tube serves to adjust the pressure of the air within the middle ear to that of ambient air. (rxlist.com)
- An impedance measurement (tympanogram) is an indirect measurement of eustachian tube and middle ear function that suggests the presence or absence of effusion or pressure in the middle ear space. (medscape.com)
- Outcomes included change in symptoms severity/frequency (primary outcome), quality of life, middle ear function, hearing, clearance of middle ear effusion, early ventilation tube extrusion, additional treatment, adverse events and complications. (nih.gov)
- Swelling from an upper respiratory infection or allergy can block the Eustachian tubes, which would prevent air from reaching the middle ear. (medicinenet.com)
- The Eustachian tube is the canal that connects your middle ear to your throat. (medicinenet.com)
- The eustachian tube is a canal located on each side of the face that runs from the upper throat to the back of the nose to the middle ear. (simplyhealth.io)
- The eustachian tubes are important because it helps to control pressure from the ear, which drain fluid from the middle ear out to the throat where the throat gets rid of it. (simplyhealth.io)
- If your eustachian tube isn't working properly, this causes reduced air pressure in your middle ear, which pulls your eardrum inwards. (whyhemp.net)
- The Eustachian tube is a narrow tube that connects the middle ear with the back of the nose. (entspecialtycare.com)
- ETD occurs if the Eustachian tube becomes blocked or if the lining of the tube becomes swollen or if the tube does not open as it should to allow air to travel to the middle ear. (entspecialtycare.com)
- The Eustachian tube becomes congested and prevents the free flow of air into the middle ear causing the difference in air pressure mentioned above. (entspecialtycare.com)
- In an ear infection, narrow tubes that run from the middle ear to high in the back of the throat (eustachian tubes) can become swollen and blocked. (mayoclinic.org)
- A narrow path called the eustachian tube joins the middle ear to the back of the nose and upper part of the throat. (mayoclinic.org)
- The eustachian tubes are a pair of narrow tubes that run from each middle ear to high in the back of the throat, behind the nasal passages. (mayoclinic.org)
- Swollen eustachian tubes can become blocked, causing fluids to build up in the middle ear. (mayoclinic.org)
- The middle ear is connected to the throat by a small tube called the eustachian tube . (medbroadcast.com)
- Viruses and bacteria that normally live in the throat can sometimes cross into the middle ear through the eustachian tube, causing an infection. (medbroadcast.com)
- If the eustachian tube is not open, the pressure in the middle ear cannot be equalized, and thus, may cause injury, which increases the risk of an acute ear infection. (medbroadcast.com)
- This occurs when the eustachian tube becomes blocked, and pressure in the middle ear drops. (medbroadcast.com)
Symptoms1
- Eustachian tube balloon dilatation is a short day-case procedure, which is used to treat people who suffer with blocked ears or ear pressure symptoms. (spirehealthcare.com)
Infection3
- Bacteria trapped in the eustachian tube may produce an ear infection that pushes on the eardrum causing it to become red, swollen, and sore. (medlineplus.gov)
- An infection may also cause the lining of the Eustachian tube to become inflamed and swollen. (entspecialtycare.com)
- This infection often results from another illness - cold, flu or allergy - that causes congestion and swelling of the nasal passages, throat and eustachian tubes. (mayoclinic.org)
Colds2
- Bacteria can become trapped when the tissue of the eustachian tube becomes swollen from colds or allergies. (medlineplus.gov)
- Infections like colds, the flu, or allergic reactions can cause the Eustachian tube to become swollen and blocked. (medicinenet.com)
Otitis media3
- In the United States, otitis media with effusion (OME) can be treated with observation, antibiotics, or tympanostomy tube placement. (medscape.com)
- The primary surgical treatment of all types of otitis media (OM) is myringotomy with tube placement. (medscape.com)
- Tympanic membrane perforations can arise as sequelae of acute otitis media or chronic otitis media with or without cholesteatoma, as a complication of PE tube insertion, or as a result of barotrauma to the ear. (medscape.com)
Tympanic cavity1
- 13. [Teratomas of the tympanic cavity and Eustachian tube]. (nih.gov)
Throat2
- The Eustachian tube in your ear is the passage that connects your ear to your nose and throat. (doctorshealthpress.com)
- But in children, the Eustachian tube is small and angular, so there are fewer things to stop bacteria from migrating from the nose and throat to the ear. (doctorshealthpress.com)
Blockage1
- Anything that causes a blockage to the Eustachian tube can cause ETD. (entspecialtycare.com)
Nose7
- The procedure is carried out via the nose using endoscopes and a specially designed instrument to access the Eustachian tube without the need for any incision or cut. (spirehealthcare.com)
- The Balloon Dilation Procedure entails inserting a specially designed catheter with a small balloon at the tip through the nose and into the Eustachian tube. (enthouma.com)
- The eustachian (yoo-stay-shun) tube is a tube that runs from your ear to the back of your nose. (whyhemp.net)
- The commonest cause is a blocked nose, because swelling closes the entrance to the eustachian tube. (whyhemp.net)
- The blocked nose or thick mucus that develops during a cold or other infections may block the Eustachian tube. (entspecialtycare.com)
- Allergies that affect the nose such as perennial rhinitis and hay fever can cause extra mucus and inflammation in and around the Eustachian tube and lead to ETD. (entspecialtycare.com)
- Essentially, this can become a breeding ground for all sorts of bacteria that can then migrate from the back of the nose down the Eustachian tube. (doctorshealthpress.com)
Fluid3
- Ear infections are more common in children because their eustachian tubes are shorter, narrower, and more horizontal than in adults, making the movement of air and fluid difficult. (medlineplus.gov)
- Since the tubes are swollen, the fluid cannot drain. (medicinenet.com)
- When the Eustachian tube is open as it is normally, it prevents fluid and air pressure from building up inside the ear. (medicinenet.com)
Balloon1
- The balloon is then inflated and removed, creating space in the eustachian tube. (enthouma.com)
Auditory2
- The Eustachian tube is also called the otopharyngeal tube (because it connects the ear to the pharynx) and the auditory tube (and in Latin, the tuba acustica, tuba auditiva, and tuba auditoria). (rxlist.com)
- The treatise on the ear, the auditory organ (De auditus organis), provided a correct account of the auditory tube that is still referred to by his name. (rxlist.com)
Eardrum1
- Essentially, the bacteria that travels along the Eustachian tube can migrate from it to the space behind the eardrum. (doctorshealthpress.com)
Adult1
- The Eustachian tube in the adult is opened by two muscles (the tensor palati and the levator palati) but the anatomy of children permits only one of these muscles (the tensor palati) to work. (rxlist.com)
Nasal1
- 8. Combined application of oto-endoscopes and nasal endoscopes for resection of dermoid tumor in eustachian tube. (nih.gov)
Pressure2
- After dilation, the Eustachian tube opening pressure required for normal Eustachian tube function is reduced. (enthouma.com)
- Pressure differentials on the order of 320 to 400 millimeters of water are required to cause passive opening of the eustachian tube in normal subjects. (cdc.gov)
Extrusion1
- [ 10 ] The typical ventilation tube stays in place for a period of 8-12 months, with closure of the perforation occurring after tube extrusion. (medscape.com)
Opens2
- The Eustachian tube opens into the nasopharynx. (rxlist.com)
- The Eustachian tube is normally closed but opens from time to time when we swallow yawn or chew. (entspecialtycare.com)
Chronic1
- Imagine the challenge of treating this patient for a nosebleed, chronic rhinitis, or a blocked eustachian tube! (nih.gov)
Function2
- In a small percentage of patients with poor eustachian tube function or other complicating factors, the perforation may persist. (medscape.com)
- To explore the effect of gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) on Eustachian tube function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). (bvsalud.org)
Horizontal1
- The Eustachian tube measures only 17-18mm and is horizontal at birth. (rxlist.com)
Normal2
Small1
- The canals of the tubes are so small that it is easy for them to become plugged and infected. (simplyhealth.io)
Placement1
- Treatment usually included insertion of an applicator with a capsule of radium through each nostril and placement of the radium near the eustachian tube opening for 8-12 minutes. (cdc.gov)
Approach1
- It involves gently stretching the opening to the Eustachian tube using a minimally invasive approach. (spirehealthcare.com)
Stays1
- The tube stays closed until you chew, swallow, or yawn. (simplyhealth.io)
Important1
- RÉSUMÉ La perte d'audition chez les écoliers de pays en développement est décrite comme un problème de santé important, mais les données sur la perte d'audition chez l'enfant au Sud Sinaï, un gouvernorat égyptien reculé, sont rares. (who.int)
