Eustachian tube dysfunction!

[Grandfondo]

Has anyone had any trouble with this?

Any tips on how to deal with it and does exercise cause problems?

[enioldjoe]

Might sound like strange advice but one thing to try is (Tesco) Hayfever and Allergy Relief Ceterizine. They are v cheap and could, just maybe save you a whole bunch of hassle.

[Grandfondo]

Cheers!

[captain jack]

I found Sinutab from the chemists helped clear it in the end - i'd been trying head over bowl, lots of swallowing, etc, etc. I guess it all helps but it seemed to be Sinutab that eventually cleared it. Hope it clears soon, I remember it being a real nuisance!

[motco]

Valsalva manoeuvre - blowing down a pinched nose?

[enioldjoe]

Sinutab ( as above) will help as well.

What you want to avoid is ending up going to your GP who might then advise a small operation to 'trim the turbinates', a process which reduces the amount of 'stuff' up your nose. Try everything else before you go there!

[Grandfondo]

Update

Ok still ongoing after taking tabs and now looking at food allergies.
Did anyone who has experienced ETD have dizzy spells with it?
Will strenuous cycling help or hinder recovery as I have lost a month of training and am itching to get back in the saddle?

[Zad]

I get inner ear infections now and then. Unsurprisingly the eustachian tubes tend to be involved too, and my sinuses can tend to clog up in sympathy. If it gets particularly bad, the GP gives me antibiotics (which still takes a fair old time to sort) but for milder symptoms I use occasional sprays of Sudafed. The inner ear contains the balance senses, so any build up of fluid there is always going to have the potential to make you dizzy.