Pressure in the ear
Symptoms and causes
Symptoms and causesCauses
In most cases, pressure in the ear is attributable to:
- problems near the Eustachian tube (e.g. allergy, sinusitis, colds)
- muscle tension of the mastication and/or neck muscles
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatmentTreatment
Problems near the Eustachian tube (e.g. allergy, sinusitis and colds) are treated with anti-inflammatories or an ear tube.
We treat muscle tension with typhysical therapy mpanic patching and physical therapy. Tympanic patching is performed in the consult room and involves applying a patch to adjust the stiffness of part of the eardrum.
Read here about the scientific study on this method.
Treatment centres and specialisations
Treatment centres and specialisations
Ear, nose, and throat diseases (ENT)
ENT, otorhinolaryngology, ORL
Latest publication date: 15/05/2024
Supervising author: Dr Vermeiren Judith
