Eustachian tube
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Eu·sta·chian tube
/ yoōˈstāsh(ē)ən; -kēən/
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n. Anat.
a narrow passage leading from the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear, permitting the equalization of pressure on each side of the eardrum.
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Chronic dysfunction of the eustachian tube: presenting complaints include hearing loss, persistent pain, or "clicking" in the ear. Patients must allow time for treatment (if required) to take effect.(FEATURE)
Magazine article from: Clinical Advisor; 5/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...encounter both acute and chronic eustachian-tube dysfunction (ETD). This common...ETD. A properly functioning eustachian tube allows gas diffusion which...dysfunction In many children, eustachian-tube ventilation is less efficient...
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Immortalization of rat eustachian tube epithelial cells by adenovirus 12-simian virus 40 hybrid virus
Magazine article from: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology; 10/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; The eustachian tube epithelial cells play an important...or immortalized lines derived from eustachian tube epithelial cells. In this study...The inner side of the bulla and the eustachian tube were dissected out, and the tube...
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Direct application of dexamethasone for the treatment of chronic eustachian tube dysfunction. (Original Article).
Magazine article from: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal; 1/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...administration of a steroid to the eustachian tube via the Silverstein Micro Wick in 11 patients with chronic eustachian tube dysfunction, including...MicroWick was placed directly in the eustachian tube orifice through a pressure...
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New findings reported from Tohoku University, Medical Department describe advances in eustachian tubes.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 10/14/2009; 700+ words
; ...again. with patulous Eustachian tube (PET) suffer from...report (see also Eustachian Tubes). "The diagnosis...Sendai, Eustachian Tubes, Audiology, Conductive...Loss, Diagnostics, Eustachian Tube, Experimental Medicine...
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ASK THE DOCTOR; Eustachian tubes can easily clog
Newspaper article from: The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA; 10/7/2003; ; 667 words
; ...problems with your eustachian tubes, which carry air from...seasonal allergy, the eustachian tube becomes congested and...because their eustachian tubes do not function as...Antibiotics do not improve tube dysfunction. If ear...approach. Treatment for eustachian ...
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New findings in eustachian tubes described by M. Songu and co-researchers.(Clinical report)
Newspaper article from: Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week; 8/2/2009; 630 words
; ...can be controlled by the Eustachian tube through a neuronal reflex...Turkey report (see also Eustachian Tubes). "The study population...Turkey, Izmir, Eustachian Tubes, Eustachian Tube, Laryngoscope, Medical...
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Transient inflammation and dysfunction of the eustachian tube secondary to multiple exposures of simulated gastroesophageal refluxant
Magazine article from: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology; 10/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...dysfunction in rats. KEY WORDS - eustachian tube dysfunction, gastroesophageal...between the adult and pediatric eustachian tubes (ETs).6 Nonetheless, research...OME.5 Bluestone7 states that eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is the most...
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Research from Tohoku University in the area of eustachian tubes described.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 11/11/2009; 700+ words
; ...was detected in the mouse eustachian tube (ET). AQPs are located...Supplementum report (see also Eustachian Tubes). "Although the water...Japan, Sendai, Eustachian Tubes, Eustachian Tube, Immunology, Medical Device...
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New findings in eustachian tubes described by T. Sapci and co-researchers.
Newspaper article from: Health & Medicine Week; 3/24/2008; 700+ words
; ...in the eustachian tube have limited effects...colleagues (see also Eustachian Tubes). The researchers...Turkey, Istanbul, Eustachian Tubes, Clinical Trial Research...Electromyography, Eustachian Tube, Laryngology, Medical...
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Research from Tohoku University, Medical Department in the area of eustachian tubes published.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 8/6/2008; 700+ words
; ...Department (see also Eustachian Tubes). The researchers concluded...autophony in patients with patulous eustachian tube. European Archives of Oto...Keywords: Japan, Sendai, Eustachian Tubes, Eustachian Tube, Laryngology, Medical Device...
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eustachian tube
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Body
...Opening of the eustachian tube also serves to drain...means of opening the eustachian tubes. This is why scuba...middle ear cavity, eustachian tube, and upper respiratory...the middle ear via the eustachian tube. Infants and young...
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Eustachian tube
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Eustachian tube [for Bartolomeo Eustachi ], a hollow...known as the pharyngotympanic or auditory tube. By permitting air to leave or enter...childhood, is thought to be related to the Eustachian tube. The tube tends to be shorter and...
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eustachian canal
Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology
eustachian canal In tetrapods, a tube that connects the pharynx with the middle ear . It permits the equalization of air pressure to either side of the tympanic membrane and so prevents distortion of the membrane.
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Myringotomy and Ear Tubes
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
...insert ear tubes. Ear tubes can be inserted into...a doctor. While the tubes are in place, they...States, myringotomy and tube placement have become...accumulate fluid because the Eustachian tube, which connects...however, the Eustachian tube is only about 10 ...
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tube
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
...a plant (e.g., a Eustachian tube, a sieve tube). ∎ ( tubes ) inf. a woman's fallopian...tubed ) provide with a tube or tubes: [in comb. ] a giant...PHRASES: go down the tubes (or tube ) inf. be completely...
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