What Is Otitis Media?
2. Eustachian Tubes
Travelling from the back of the throat to each ear are tubes known as the eustachian tubes. These are thin tubes that allow air to travel between the inner ear and the outside world. These tubes open up at the back of the throat to allow air to pass through them. They are important for a number of reasons.
These tubes can sometimes become blocked, and one possible cause of this is swollen adenoids. Blocked eustachian tubes will mean the air pressure in the ear cannot be regular and fresh air cannot be circulated. It can also mean the secretions from the ear are unable to drain away. This can result in a number of unwelcome symptoms, and this includes Otitis Media.
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