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The "noise" in the ears: How troublesome is the amplification effect of self-sound?
In daily life, we often hear the sounds around us, but for some people, their ears seem to be loaded with an uncontrolled sound amplifier because they may suffer from " Open ear tubes.”This physical barrier keeps the erection tube that should have been closed intermittently open, causing the patient to hear self-generated sounds, such as their own breathing, sounds and heartbeats, which is absolutely unsettling.
Open ear tube is a type of erectile dysfunction with an incidence of approximately 1% of the general population.
In this case, changes in upper respiratory tract pressure generated by the respiratory process are transmitted to the middle ear, thereby causing an unpleasant sense of intra-earth clogging and altered auditory perception.Patients often complain about the blurry sounds they hear and the echo of their own voices, and indicate that the feeling is amplified and very unpleasant.Sometimes, patients try to lie their head down to the ground to relieve this symptom, because this does increase venous blood pressure and thus temporarily soothe the Eustex tube.
The causes of open ear tubes
The causes of open ear tubes are diverse and often unknown, but weight loss is generally considered to be a common factor.In normal people, adipose tissue usually keeps the pharynx closed.If the body's adipose tissue decreases, the surrounding tissue shrinks, causing this function to be affected.This condition can also be caused by some dehydrating activity or substances, such as caffeine or exercise.The fluctuations in hormones during pregnancy may also affect the Eustoma tube, leading to this condition.
The potential causes of open ear tubes include: longitudinal depression defects in mucosal flap, radiation therapy, high estrogen levels, nasal decongestants, stress and neurological diseases.
Although all of the above factors may be related to open ear tubes, there has not been sufficient research showing a clear correlation between these factors and the condition.
Diagnostic Methods
If someone is suspected of having an open ear tube, the doctor can directly observe the eardrum through an optical examination and notice that each breath of the patient causes the eardrum to vibrate.Ear fossa tests (tympanograms) are also helpful for diagnosis.When breathing rapidly, if the pressure in the middle ear changes significantly, it may be considered an open ear tube.In addition, due to similar symptoms, open ear tubes are often mistakenly diagnosed with common ear blockage, so patients are often prescribed decongestant drugs, which often aggravate the condition because these drugs can change the mucus in the Eustex tube. and thus may make it easier to remain open.
Treatment
In terms of treatment, estrogen nasal drops or saturated potassium iodide are used to promote swelling of the opening of the erection tube.Nasal drugs containing diluted hydrochloric acid, chlorubanaene and benzyl alcohol have also been proven effective in some patients with fewer adverse reactions.Although it is still awaiting approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, nasal sprays have also proven to be a temporary effective treatment option.In some extreme cases, surgical intervention may be required to repair the Eustoma tissue.
A study showed that 50% of patients treated with erodontic ventricular insertion (tympanic incision) reported relief in their symptoms.
However, surgery is not always successful, such as in early attempts to correct the problem with tetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) paste, which, although this method can temporarily relieve the condition, was terminated due to multiple accidents of carotid artery injection.
In patients with open ear tubes, increased venous blood pressure appears to be a way to reduce symptoms, and they may also try to achieve temporary relief through certain positions when facing distress.So, can medical technology today provide a real solution for these patients to let them say goodbye to the “noise” in their ears?
