Facts about Eustachian Tube

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   Blockage or dysfunction of the Eustachian tube is a leading cause of otitis media, the most common bacterial infection in children worldwide.

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   Swallowing and yawning open the Eustachian tube by activating the tensor veli palatini muscle, which temporarily relieves pressure changes felt during altitude shifts.

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   Named after anatomist Bartolomeo Eustachi, the Eustachian tube is lined with mucous membrane and contains tiny hair-like cilia that help drain fluid toward the throat.

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   In infants, the Eustachian tube is shorter and more horizontal than in adults, making them more prone to middle ear infections.

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   The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, equalizing air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

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