Can Only Pop One of My Ears Using the Valsalva Maneuver — The One with the Lowest Tinnitus

Does this mean my Eustachian tube is blocked? If it is, any suggestions on how to open it?

Anyone try one of these? Would it work for my situation?

How to use the Otovent

 

This worked great for me
https://www.amazon.com/Eustachi-Eustachian-Tube-Exerciser/dp/B00XQBR6GQ
I would be afraid to use that balloon thing, too much pressure

 

Very interesting. I have etd as well but always used a vaierty of nasal sprays which perhaps help to a small degree.

 

Thanks. That is a good idea. Have you found that it helps tinnitus? I will post the video here I found on Youtube for it:

Eustachi Step by Step

 

Actually, I just saw that @jazz says she got tinnitus from barotrauma do to ear popping...I will post here....Is this an anomaly?

https://www.tinnitustalk.com/thread...ly-how-could-acoustic-trauma-cause-this.5731/

 

Be careful. That maneuver can be dangerous, and can aggravate your T.

 

I just got the Eustachi yesterday. Even if it doesn't completely end the tinnitus, but cleans out my tubes and relieves that fullness feeling which I get several times a day, I'll be quite satisfied with the purchase.

I have not tried one, but think that the Otovent balloon method works basically the same way as the Eustachi and similar devices, by gently blowing air in the nostril(s) while you swallow.

I'm also getting a facial steamer later today, with a nose/mouth inhaler attachment, as I have heard this can also help to open and unclog the Eustachian passages.

 

I dont fly without the Eustachi. Saved my ears many times when flying with a cold.