Patulous eustachian tube (PET) occurs when the eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the throat, stays open. Though rare, it is not a serious medical condition. It does, ...

Infections and blockages can disrupt the eustachian tubes, leading to discomfort and hearing problems. Any of these symptoms can count as eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). The eustachian tube runs ...

Whether you’re on a cross-country flight or in bed fighting off a bad cold, a feeling of fullness in your ears can make an already uncomfortable situation worse. Here’s what’s happening and how to pop ...