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i developed tinnitus about 3 months ago, and at the same time i developed a clicking/cracking sound when i yawn , swallow and at other times( its not tmj cracking i know what that is, i have no jaw pain and my chiro checked me for tmj , its fine) i went to an ent he said clicking was the eustachian tube opening, but he said it had nothing to do with the tinnitus??. i then researched and found that often times clicking and tinnitus and noise sensitivity( whch i have a bit of) are from blocked e tube- walt-any way to safely unblock the eustachian?willdecongestants help? i do s/r religiously btw.
In Reply to: blocked eustachian tubes-walt help posted by benny on May 26, 2001 at 09:46:41:
Benny,
I use papaya enzymes when I get blocked Eustachian tubes...I just let one dissolve on the side that's blocked. I haven't had this in awhile - but as I recall the pain subsided in 20 minutes or so.
I learned about this years ago at Dr. Murray Grossan's site. Looks like he now recommends a product called Clear-Ease, which contains Papain and Bromelain.
Michelle
In Reply to: blocked eustachian tubes-walt help posted by benny on May 26, 2001 at 09:46:41:
Hi, Benny.
Michelle's suggestion is worth trying. Your cause is allergy or cellular hypersensitivities. Topical decongestants, used for a couple of weeks (round the clock), can get you over this present problem. Oxymetolazine, 0.05%, is long acting so you only have to use it about every 12 hours. However, you need to keep the tubes open consistantly enough that the fluid can drain out.
Masseter muscle tension, the precurser to TMJ, can contribute to eustacian tube blockage along with the above.
Also, you need to know the anatomy of the throat opening of the tubes so you can get the drops right on them. See any anatomy book. Basically, this involves laying on your back with your head over the edge of the bed and the top of your head pointing directly toward the floor. Turn your head to the side you are treating and put in about 4-6 drops. Wait about 10 seconds and hold the other nostril shut and sniff hard. Then repeat for the other side.
NEVER blow your nose! Always sniff. Every time you blow, you force fluid back into the ear.
Let us know how you do.
Walt
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