14 Causes of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
6. Cold or Flu
Inflammation occurs when your body tries to expel a foreign body or infection. It can make your body swell in different parts. Many cases of colds and flu bring along infections. This can lead to the infection becoming trapped in the eustachian tube and your ears when they become swollen.
When you have a cold, your nose and throatcannot drain properly. Antibiotics can help treat colds and other illnesses. The flu symptoms must first run their course. After the body recovers, the immune system can stop working as hard and inflammation is reduced. After the inflammation and infection has gone, the eustachian tubes should drain again and work properly.
