Comparative Results of Eustachian Balloon Dilatation and Nasal Steroid Therapy in the Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

Background: To determine the effectiveness of the Eustachian tube balloon dilatation procedure by comparing tym- panometry, audiometry, Visual Analog Scale, mucosal inflammation score, and related otoscopy findings in patients who were given nasal steroid spray

Methods: The patients were divided into 2 groups that included 20 patients each: as the groups undergoing Eustachian tube balloon dilation and that using nasal decongestant with nasal steroid spray.

Results: All cases were successfully dilated without major complications. There was a significant difference in the Visual Analog Scale score, third-month pain, and membrane findings. No significant difference was found in the mucosal inflammation score, air-bone gap improvement, intranasal volume values, and computed tomography findings.

Conclusion: This study demonstrated that balloon dilation of the cartilaginous portion of the Eustachian tube was more effective than nasal steroid treatment without significant complications.

Cite this article as: Eroğlu E, Bajin MD. Comparative results of Eustachian balloon dilatation and nasal steroid therapy in the Eustachian tube dysfunction. Eur J Rhinol Allergy 2022;5(1):12-19.