The eustachian tube may become blocked by catarrh resulting from an infection of the upper respiratory tract, a middle ear or adenoid infection, or tonsillitis; by swollen adenoids (which cover the opening to the eustachian tube at the back of the nose); or due to barotrauma after flying.
Symptoms
Eustachian tube blockage with constricting feeling in the throat
• Glands in the throat may be swollen and hard
• Painful, constricting feeling in the throat
Eustachian tube blockage with coughing up of catarrh
• Deafness caused by the swelling of the eustachian tube
• Cracking noise in the ear on blowing the nose or swallowing
• Runny nose and coughing up of catarrh from the back of the throat
SELF-HELP
To dislodge catarrh, inhale three drops of lemon juice up each nostril three times a day for five days, using a dropper. Do not do this if you are prone to nosebleeds.
CAUTION
If there is no improvement after seven days, consult a doctor within 48 hours.
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
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