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Eustachian tube patency



Ear anatomy
Ear anatomy
Eustachian tube anatomy
Eustachian tube anatomy


Eustachian tube patency

Definition:

Eustachian tube patency refers to how much the eustachian tube is open. The eustachian tube runs between the middle ear andthe throat. This tuberegulates the pressure around the ear drum.

Patency is the normal state of the eustachian tube. Ear infections or altitude changes can increase pressure in the ear, causing the eustachian tube to become blocked.





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