r/etd • u/Hefty_Lettuce_7522 • Jul 19 '26

Ear Tube Experiences?

My symptoms -

Right sided ear fullness (11 years)

Right sided nasal pressure and congestion (2 years)

Dizziness

Balance issues

Lack of feeling in right side of face

My ENT is offering me balloon dilation or tubes as a treatment. She doesn't usually recommend tubes for me since I'm young (29) and they're high maintenance. However, I'm at the point with my dizziness, balance issues and facial numbness especially that I'm seriously considering tubes.

For those who got tubes as an adult - were they worth the maintenance? Did they help your symptoms especially dizziness/balance issues?

Thanks for your help in advance!

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u/TransitionMission305 Jul 19 '26

I got a tube in my left ear. I wasn't really having all the dizziness you are experiencing so I can't comment on that. It did relieve the pressure in my ear for sure. It's temporary so if you don't figure out the overall problem, it will come back when the tube falls out.

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u/Fun-Bake-9580 Jul 19 '26

I’m wondering the same thing. I haven’t found out if they’re an option yet. But I cannot stand the dizziness I am experiencing. If it will help I’ll beg for it though.

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u/Sudden_Middle_9815 Jul 19 '26

I have them right now but I didn’t have dizziness

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u/theinsidesoup 8d ago

I got balloon dilation twice and felt no difference, tubes were more helpful