Your Eustachian tubes are located inside each ear, on the sides of your head. These tubes connect your middle ear to the back of your nose and throat. When you hear your ears pop after swallowing or ...

The eustachian tube runs between the throat and middle ear to maintain pressure in the eardrum. In some cases, people have a patulous eustachian tube, which does not open and close as normal. This ...

The eustachian tube helps regulate pressure in the ear. Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) describes when this tube is unable to equalize pressure. In many cases, ETD may resolve with little or no help ...

ETD is a relatively common condition. Depending on the cause, it may resolve on its own or through simple at-home treatment measures. Severe or recurring cases may require a visit to the doctor.

Dear Dr. Roach: Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful when washing her or his hair? I am concerned that the water that gets into the ear can be felt going down the throat.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful when washing her or his hair? I am concerned that the water that gets into the ear can be felt going down the throat.