Eustachian Tube Patency

Alternate Names : Patulous Eustachian Tube

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Because there is no clear cause, there is no known way to prevent this.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

There is an increased risk of chronic infections of the middle ear, known as chronic otitis media, in a person with eustachian tube patency.

What are the risks to others?

There is no risk to others, as the condition is not contagious.