Abstract
BackgroundObstruction of the Eustachian tube is a common condition that is unpleasant and might lead to various middle ear disorders.ObjectiveThis study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) among the public in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.MethodsThis cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted in Jeddah during August 2018 by distributing an electronic survey form to participants from different districts of the city. All male and female residents of Jeddah aged 10 years and above had the chance to participate in this study.ResultsA total of 2372 participants (female, 1535/2372, 64.71%; male, 837/2372, 35.28%; mean age 31.31 years, SD 11.85 years) agreed to contribute to our study. Upon analysis of their answers to the questionnaire, the overall prevalence of ETD in our sample was found to be 42.49% (1008/2372). The prevalence was higher among participants who reported a previous diagnosis of ETD and hearing loss (1897/2372, 80.00% and 1902/2372, 80.21%, respectively). Additionally, participants with a family history of hearing loss had a significantly higher prevalence (1136/2372, 47.92%) of ETD than those with no family history of hearing loss. Our analysis also showed that females were at a greater risk of developing ETD than males (P=.01).ConclusionsAs per our prevalence data, ETD is a common disease in Jeddah, pointing to the need for more attention, awareness, and research.
Highlights
The Eustachian tube is a thin tube that links the middle ear with the nasopharynx
Several studies have determined that Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) exists in up to 70% of patients undergoing tympanoplasty for middle ear disorders such as cholesteatoma and chronic otitis media (OM) [6,7]
This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of ETD in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, by using the ETDQ-7 instrument
Summary
The Eustachian tube is a thin tube that links the middle ear with the nasopharynx. It is responsible for ventilation and pressure equalization in the middle ear [1]. Eustachian tube obstruction is a common condition that is unpleasant and might lead to various middle ear disorders such as chronic otitis media (OM) and cholesteatoma [2]. Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) can be due to intrinsic causes such as anatomical anomalies in the cleft palate, or acquired and extrinsic factors such as an allergic response at the site of the https://www.i-jmr.org/2020/4/e14640 XSLFO RenderX. Several studies have determined that ETD exists in up to 70% of patients undergoing tympanoplasty for middle ear disorders such as cholesteatoma and chronic OM [6,7]. Obstruction of the Eustachian tube is a common condition that is unpleasant and might lead to various middle ear disorders
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