Comparison of Video Nasopharyngoscopy and Tympanometry in Suspected Eustachian Tube Dysfunction - A Prospective Study

Faizal, Bini; Latheef, Binshy; Kartha, Niveditha

doi:10.1007/s12070-023-04384-y

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“…Nasopharyngoscopy was used to directly visualize the Eustachian tube and identify physical anomalies [ 17 ]. Pressure equalization tube function tests offered quantitative data on Eustachian tube performance [ 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 ]. Exclusion criteria included recent ear surgeries, active ear infections, or chronic ear conditions other than ETD.…”

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Comparative Efficacy of Different Therapeutic Interventions in Eustachian Tube Dysfunctions: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Alshehri,

Musleh

2024

Diagnostics

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Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) affects a significant portion of the population, manifesting symptoms that impact the quality of life. Despite the prevalence of ETD, there remains a notable gap in comprehensive studies exploring the condition’s dynamics within specific demographic contexts, particularly within Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of ETD across different demographic groups, to evaluate the efficacy of various treatment modalities, and to identify key predictors of treatment response in a Saudi Arabian cohort. A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2022 to May 2023 in tertiary care hospitals in the Aseer region, Saudi Arabia. Participants included adults diagnosed with ETD, assessed through clinical symptoms, otoscopic examinations, audiometric evaluations, tympanometry, and the ETDQ-7 questionnaire. The study incorporated advanced diagnostics such as nasopharyngoscopy and pressure equalization tube function tests and involved 154 participants, revealing significant variations in ETD severity, with the 46–60 age group exhibiting the highest mean ETDQ-7 score of 4.85, and urban residents displaying lower severity scores compared to rural counterparts. Pharmacological interventions were most effective, achieving the highest symptom relief and audiological improvement rates of 87.78%. Multivariate regression highlighted age, geographic location, and treatment modality as key predictors of treatment efficacy, with notable interaction effects between climate conditions and treatment types influencing outcomes. The findings underscore the heterogeneity in ETD presentation and the differential efficacy of treatment modalities.

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