Eustachian tube dysfunction in children

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Does anyone know much about this? The GP has said my ds3 has it. He has just completed a course of antibiotics in case of a sinus infection. Basically he is barely eating or drinking. Constantly messing with/scratching his ear. There's often a horrible smell from his nose (I only notice it as my sense of smell is still heightened after pregnancy).

I have 2 questions/worries.

1. could it actually be glue ear? He has had lots of ear and throat infections in the last 12 months;

2)he had reflux as a baby, and only stopped taking omeprazole at aged 2.

I'm not sure if this is just 'one of those things' or if I should be worried?

Forgot to say, Dr Google (I know, I know) says that the most common cause of eustachian tube dysfunction is reflux, so I'm worried now that it's still affecting him

Hopeful bump!

My only experience if it is having it myself, as an adult, it's horrible, your own voice sounds freaky and eating is the worst as all you can hear is crunch crunch crunch. Sorry I couldn't help further. I get it after I've had a cold/sinus pain. Ordinarily I have tinnitus and I need to pop my ears all the time.

Mine is food allergy related but don't know about it in children, sorry.

I also have an autoimmune disease so generally not a healthy person really.

Ask your GP to refer to ENT. They are the experts and can advise you properly. Problems in the ears can lead to other problems such as speech and consequently development, confidence, interaction. I would insist in your position.