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Karl18	Neti Pot to fix Eustachian Tube Dysfunction?	Lead	[-]
Posts: 328 09/07/10 12:25 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None Ive had Eustachian Tube Dysfunction for about 4 years now where the tubes feel full and crackle and pop and crunch. It changes everyday and some times it even effects my tinnitus in that ear. Like all of a suddern I will notice my T in for example my right ear to be a little louder all of a suddern and then ill swallow and yep, confirmed, that tube on that side is crunching more than it was just before. Its really annoying because its never gone away and its so random. Ive used nasal sprays like Nasonex but that didnt really help either. However Ive been looking up these Neti Pot things on the internet and seeing people use them on youtube. They work by pouring liquid up your nose to make it come out the other and then you blow. Something towards that effect. Im willing to try this since im all out of options but im worried if it could make my problem any worse. Right now they feel so blocked up, but my nose actually feels pretty good most of the time unlike the tubes. Are these things safe? Im just worried it could clog up even worse or effect my T so im a little scared.
jcoast142		#1	[-]
Posts: 3304 09/07/10 3:30 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Karl....Let me suggest,before you use an Netti- pott..see your ent doctor...if you blow your nose to hard,you may do more damage..i use netti-pot ..suggest by my ent doctor..imo..never take and medication(and O/C.MEDS)until you see your doctor,as we aren't doctors..advice is one thing,but giving other advice such as medication and devices..isn't a good thing....feel better....Nick...
Karl18		#2	[-]
Posts: 328 09/07/10 4:16 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I have seen my doctor(s) who just allways said to use nasal spray and other than that nothing can really be done which is why im considering that neti pot.
jcoast142		#3	[-]
Posts: 3304 09/07/10 5:11 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Karl....Did you mention the Netti-pot to your doctor,and see if you can use it...Nick....
jesseslash		#4	[-]
Posts: 269 09/07/10 11:36 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I use a neti every day. It doesn't affect my fullness at all.
victin		#5	[-]
Posts: 1892 09/07/10 2:59 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	i used net pot on adivce of hollistic dr and it does help clear the sinuses, but follow suggestions and check w/ your MD.
Karl18		#6	[-]
Posts: 328 09/08/10 9:00 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	victin wrote: i used net pot on adivce of hollistic dr and it does help clear the sinuses, but follow suggestions and check w/ your MD. That includes the Eustachian Tubes?
npanon	Neti Pot for the Eustachian tube	#7	[-]
Posts: 1 09/09/10 1:42 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The Neti pot would work on 2 fronts - stage 1 would work at clearing out the sinuses and this can have a spill-over effect on ear health. But, Stage 2 of neti which involves taking in the saline from the sinuses and expelling through the mouth should definitely have some of the desired benefits. Stage 3 (taking in the water from the mouth and expelling through the nostrils) is tricky but would also be good if learnt. Neti is definitely recommended for conditions of tinnitus, but whether it works for ALL cases needs to be validated. For many articles on the subject, see http://www.jalanetipot.com
victin		#8	[-]
Posts: 1892 09/09/10 11:20 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Karl18 wrote: victin wrote: i used net pot on adivce of hollistic dr and it does help clear the sinuses, but follow suggestions and check w/ your MD. That includes the Eustachian Tubes? I am not sure Karl, but I would think so, I really dont notice any difference in my t, but it does clear my sinsuses and cleans out debris and pollutants which i think is beneficial for health/ vic/ette.
Oz Greg		#9	[-]
Posts: 21847 09/09/10 8:11 PM Under the Southern Cross. Admin. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Karl My daughter bought her neti pot from the States. here's the link: http://www.healthandyoga.com/html/product/neti.html even the delivery charge was cheap. Greg
Karl18		#10	[-]
Posts: 328 09/10/10 6:32 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	And what did it do for her Eustachian Tubes?
quid246		#11	[-]
Posts: 155 09/10/10 1:18 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Karl... just wondering if we share the same symptoms. - Crunching snapping/sound in ears when swallowing. - Crackling sounds that seems to go right up into your ear when yawning - Symptoms go away during a congestive cold - Symptoms can sometimes be less when waking up from a deep sleep - No autophony - Snapping crackling can sometimes make T worse - Occasional humming T Sound familiar?
Oz Greg		#12	[-]
Posts: 21847 09/10/10 8:18 PM Under the Southern Cross. Admin. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	And what did it do for her Eustachian Tubes? She bought it for her sinus's. I can't answer if the neti pot helps with eustachian tubes. You would need to read the link and other sites that outline the possible benefits of neti pots. My daughter has had excellent results with her neti pot.
jcoast142		#13	[-]
Posts: 3304 09/11/10 3:27 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I've use the neti-pot for sinues and allegies,not for ETD..for ETD..i've use nasal spray ..such as ..NasacortAQ..and Astelin..though by my ENT doctor..Nick...
st4rmodels		#14	[-]
Posts: 2 01/27/11 10:26 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	quid246 wrote: Karl... just wondering if we share the same symptoms. - Crunching snapping/sound in ears when swallowing. - Crackling sounds that seems to go right up into your ear when yawning - Symptoms go away during a congestive cold - Symptoms can sometimes be less when waking up from a deep sleep - No autophony - Snapping crackling can sometimes make T worse - Occasional humming T Sound familiar? I have the EXACT same symptoms!! Have you found it what was causing?!
Fantine		#15	[-]
Posts: 410 01/27/11 2:23 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	To me, it sounds like TMJ disorder, especially the snap, crackle, and pop sounds in your ear when you're eating.
dreyno		#16	[-]
Posts: 629 01/27/11 3:12 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I find the ETD to be more of a popping sound in the ears when swallowing, though I do get the crackling in my ear if I breathe in. I found mine to be more of an issue when coming out of sleep - the popping would wake me up it was so loud. Also I will just be sitting and my ear will sometimes just do a slight pop on its own. I tried the Neti Pot though you have to tip your head back and to the side to get the solution in the tubes. Sometimes it helped, and sometimes it made it worse as it felt like water got back in there and stayed. I used some allergy / decongestant pills and -- after I got over the shock how Claritin created a whole new temporary total skull T -- found that my ETD is milder now though not gone. I suggest you combine Neti and decongestants for a few days and see how it makes you feel.
victin		#17	[-]
Posts: 1892 01/27/11 7:17 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	jcoast142 wrote: I've use the neti-pot for sinues and allegies,not for ETD..for ETD..i've use nasal spray ..such as ..NasacortAQ..and Astelin..though by my ENT doctor..Nick... same reasons I use the neti pot, it does clean out the old shnozolla
st4rmodels	It's NOT TMJ.	#18	[-]
Posts: 2 01/31/11 7:49 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I've gone down that TMJ path to the tune of over 64,000 U$ dollars. I assure you my symptoms are NOT TMJ.
mas		#19	[-]
Posts: 46 02/01/11 12:08 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I'm quite sure you should not be using the neti pot for E-tube dysfunction. You should not be aggressive to an extent that the water from the neti pot reaches the e-tube. I learned the hard way. I can not be certain that the netipot caused my T, but I am certain that I noticed my T immediately after using the neti pot (the squirt bottle version) too agessively. Where water went up my e-tubes. Have you tried a device called "ear popper". From my readings, it works for some to balance pressure.
inspectormorose		#20	[-]
Posts: 6651 02/01/11 12:21 AM TSMB Supporter Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I bought the ear popper in Canada when I was there a couple years back. I've suffered from ETD for 8/9 years now on and off and its become a real problem when I fly as sometimes even when I vigorously and repeatedly attempt the Valsalva manoeuvre I can't get my ear to pop and I feel like the drum is going to burst. Having the ear popper thingy with me does make me feel I've got something that should clear it if nothing else will. It seems if it used over a period of time it ma actually completely alleviate ETD but I've not really tried it myself for that. http://www.earpopper.com/conditions/other.htm

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