Take Pressure Out of Your Ears and Stress Out of Your Life with Minimally-Invasive Treatment
Don’t Let Sinusitis and Sinus Pressure in Your Ears Keep You Down
You deal with enough stress and pressure in your life; your ears shouldn’t be adding to it. If sinus symptoms like pressure are complicating your days, disrupting your sleep, and preventing your happiness, find relief at North Texas Sinus Center.
Learn more about the pressure that is hindering your joy and options you can explore today to release this pressure.
What is Sinus Pressure in Your Ears?
Do your ears feel full? Are they stuffy? This is sinus pressure in your ears. Sinus pressure in your ears results from congestion. It can be temporary, but when caused by chronic infections, the pressure may not resolve for weeks or even months without intervention.
The issue you’re suffering from could be eustachian tube dysfunction.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction - What is it?
The small tubes that stretch from your middle ears to the upper part of your throat are called eustachian tubes. These tubes are intended to help equalize the pressure in your middle ear. Pressure in your ears maybe caused by an obstruction or an improperly functioning eustachian tube. Inability to clear your ears, relieve pressure, may be diagnosed as eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD).
When ETD is present, your eustachian passageways are plugged and can result in:
- Loss of or difficulty hearing
- Discomfort or pain
- The feeling of your ears being full or plugged
- Ringing sounds
- Tickling
- Clicks or pops in your ears
These symptoms can also be the result of middle ear or ear canal problems.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction - How Does it Happen?
Causes of ETD vary. ETD is often triggered by allergies, common colds, and changes in altitude. This disruption may have happened during a hike, going up or down a mountain, while flying in a plane, or even in an elevator.
If you have chronic sinusitis, you are more likely to experience eustachian tube dysfunction.
For short-term relief, explore sinus infection remedies you can try at home. For long-term relief from sinus pressure in your ears and nasal cavity, read about Balloon Sinuplasty below and consult with Dr. Gilmore at North Texas Sinus Center.
Balloon Sinuplasty: A Minimally-Invasive, Surgery-Free, Long-Term Option for Relief
Surgery or taking a constant stream of medications are not your only options. Balloon Sinuplasty, also known as the Balloon Sinus Dilation procedure, is a minimally-invasive, in-office procedure that can bring you relief from nasal blockages, the pressure in your ears, and sinus infections.
Balloon Sinuplasty will enlarge your sinus openings, restoring drainage and relieving your sinus pressure. This relief comes without the risks of surgery, which permanently removes bone and tissue from your nose. You can expect to experience relief and return to your normal activities within 24-28 hours.
Learn More About Balloon Sinuplasty 
Dr. Gilmore & North Texas Sinus Center - Specializing in Effective, Minimally-Invasive Treatments for Ear and Sinus Conditions
Dr. Gilmore of North Texas Sinus Center has spent the last 30 years relieving the conditions that are causing you pain and discomfort. Dr. Gilmore specializes in conditions of the ear and sinuses. Dr. Gilmore will examine your sinuses and ears to locate the source of the sinus pressure. Listening to your descriptions of and observing your symptoms, he will diagnose your issue, and then explore your treatment options with you. These options, depending on your condition, may include minimally-invasive Balloon Sinus Dilation procedure.
