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What is the definition of Patulous Eustachian Tube?
Patulous Eustachian Tube is a benign but symptomatically troubling condition in which the eustachian tube stays open most of the time. The eustachian tube is the tube that runs between the middle ear and throat and regulates the ear pressure around the ear drum. Under normal circumstances, it remains closed most of the time, opening only on occasion to equalize air pressure between the middle ear and the exterior environment. Major symptoms include distorted autophony (hearing one's own voice or breathing), echoing which may interfere with speech production, wave-like sounds, and a sensation of fullness in the ear. In severe cases, vertigo and hearing loss may occur. Over time, individuals with Patulous Eustachian Tube may develop serious and even extreme responses to the abnormal sounds and other findings. In most cases, the cause of Patulous Eustachian Tube is unknown. Weight loss and pregnancy may be predisposing factors. Neurologic disorders that cause muscle atrophy such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and motor neuron disease have been implicated in some cases of Patulous Eustachian Tube. Other cases may be associated with medications such as oral contraceptives or diuretics. Other predisposing factors include fatigue, stress, anxiety, exercise, and temporomandibular joint syndrome.
What are the alternative names for Patulous Eustachian Tube?
  • Patulous Eustachian Tube
  • PET
Who are the top Patulous Eustachian Tube Local Doctors?

Rush University Medical Group

1411 S Michigan Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
 1.0 mi

Elias Michaelides is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Michaelides and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. His top areas of expertise are Familial Otosclerosis, Otosclerosis, Familial Deafness, Stapedectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

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Otolaryngology

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S 1st Ave, 
Maywood, IL 
 10.6 mi
Accepting New Patients

Dennis Moore is an Otolaryngologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Moore has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. His top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Otolaryngology

University Of Chicago

5841 S Maryland Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
 6.3 mi
Accepting New Patients

Michael Gluth is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gluth and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Gluth is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center