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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Tinnitus

Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) can mimic or amplify tinnitus by altering middle-ear pressure and sound perception.

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Jan 12, 2026
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How can Eustachian tube dysfunction mimic or worsen tinnitus, and how is it diagnosed?

Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) can both mimic tinnitus and amplify pre-existing tinnitus by altering middle-ear pressure, sound transmission, and internal sound perception; patients often report au...