Eustachian tube dysfunction in primary care: Diagnosis, management and when to refer

Muhammad Umar Farooq; Jameel Muzaffar

doi:10.1177/17557380251394649

journal article Nov 19, 2025

Eustachian tube dysfunction in primary care: Diagnosis, management and when to refer

Muhammad Umar Farooq

Jameel Muzaffar

InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice Vol. 19 No. 4 pp. 197-200 · SAGE Publications

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Abstract

Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a common but frequently under-recognised cause of ear-related symptoms in general practice. It is often misattributed to other conditions, and, while typically self-limiting, persistent or unilateral cases warrant further evaluation to rule out serious pathology and guide appropriate management and referral.

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Published: Nov 19, 2025
Vol/Issue: 19(4)
Pages: 197-200
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Authors

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Muhammad Umar Farooq

Registrar in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham

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Jameel Muzaffar

Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon & Honorary Senior Research Fellow; Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham; Department of Applied Health Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham

Cite This Article

Muhammad Umar Farooq, Jameel Muzaffar (2025). Eustachian tube dysfunction in primary care: Diagnosis, management and when to refer. InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice, 19(4), 197-200. https://doi.org/10.1177/17557380251394649

Eustachian tube dysfunction in primary care: Diagnosis, management and when to refer

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