Patulous eustation tube dysfunction

Sorry no help but as one of those whose right tube blocks regularly (I try the hold nose and blow manoeuvre - works sometimes, sometime just leads to earache). Anyway - yes it must be really annoying and tiring so sending you good wishes.

Not wishing to make light of your condition but when I read the title I thought that it was about TfL drivers going on strike again in Central London.
Mind you, my father in law used to tell us he had trouble with his "Crustacean tube" (sic)

Thanks everyone.

If you use Facebook there will be support groups with information for this condition. Hope you find some help with this horrible condition.

An AI search revealed the following, hope the links work?
- **Noninvasive Treatments**: Simple strategies like briefly putting your head between your legs or lying down can sometimes provide relief[](https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/ear-nose-and-throat/patulous-eustachian-tube-dysfunction/treatments.html "1").
- *Medications*: Nasal sprays or medications may help close the Eustachian tubes[](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/patulous-eustachian-tube "2").
- **Surgical Options**: Procedures such as eardrum patching or Eustachian tube plugging can be considered in more severe cases[](https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/ear-nose-and-throat/patulous-eustachian-tube-dysfunction/treatments.html "1

No my hearing is perfect apart from this problem.

Do you use hearing aids oldmum?

Thanks rosie1959. What I have is the opposite, my eustation tube stays permanently open which means every time I talk my own voice booms in my head. Its driving me crazy.

I do have a few problems with my eustation tubes which block periodically. I have tried a few remedies but the thing that helps the most is a steam facial and massage at my beauticians. I tend to go when they start to feel blocked.