15/02/2026
👂🏼Hi! I Hope you have all had a fabulous weekend. I see lots of customers who are convinced that they have waxy, blocked up ears and can be very disappointed when that is not the case. Commonly, this can be caused by Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD), usually after having a cold or chronic sinus/mucus related condition or allergy.
👂🏼Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) occurs when the eustachian tubes—small passages connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat—do not open or close properly, leading to pressure imbalance and fluid buildup in the middle ear.
👂🏼Common causes include:
🔅upper respiratory infections,
🔅allergies,
🔅sinus infections,
🔅rapid altitude changes (such as during flying or diving),
🔅and inflammation from conditions like a cold or flu.
👂🏼Symptoms often include:
🔅a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ears, 🔅muffled hearing,
🔅ear pain,
🔅popping or clicking sounds, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and
🔅sometimes mild dizziness or balance problems.
👂🏼ETD can be temporary, but chronic cases may require medical evaluation and treatment.
❤️I hope this is useful information for you and if you would like to book an appointment for an ear health examination and microsuction please just get in touch.
www.theearwaxlady.co.uk
📞 07466 025688
