Any tips for Eustachian tube dysfunction

[crazycadetmum]

Was diagnosed with this in Aug..have tried nasal spray as prescribed by GP, tried Valsalva and outovent...seems to settle for a few days and then it seems to worsen..today middle ear feel full of fluid..tried hot water bottle and lots of nose blowing but nothing seems to make a long term difference...wise mumnetters...have you any other ideas of things I can try?

Have you tried taking an antihistamine daily? It can help some people.

not tried that but willing to try anything anything. Thanks

Sudofed?

Urgh I have this (weird pregnancy symptom, had it with my first too). Seems worse if I don’t drink enough and am on my feet for a long time. Does having sips of water regularly help you?

Maybe try a daily antihistamine and an Otovent nasal balloon.

Do you hold your nose when blowing?

That’s the recommended way for clearing them on a plane (ex cabin crew here). Almost always works. Hold nose, blow hard.

Apologies if you’ve tried that already.

Have you tried the epley manoeuvre?

I’ve tired to otovent..but will give the antihistamine a go..

Stroking the Eustachian tube from behind the ear towards the jaw line? Warm compresses? Staying well hydrated and decongestants.
It’s often a sign of allergies.

I had this for badly for years (small tubes) until I got an asthma inhaler. Hardly ever have now.