Condition
Eustachian tube patency
David Cohen, M.D.Published 4 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Eustachian tube patency refers to the degree to which the eustachian tube is open.
- The eustachian tube runs between the middle ear and pharynx (throat) and regulates the pressure around the ear drum.
Definition
Eustachian tube patency refers to the degree to which the eustachian tube is open. The eustachian tube runs between the middle ear and pharynx (throat) and regulates the pressure around the ear drum.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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