swelling

[spoonse]

when i listen     to music my eustachian tubes seem to swell up and was wondering if a mould allergy could effect them permenantly in this way as i may be allergic but am waiting to be tested for it.

Not paticularly loud music,say like a regular stereo or in a bar etc and after this i get the reaction in both of my lower ears ,i've had a doctor at e.n.t examine them and he said there's nothing visible but i still have the problem there ,any ideas?
Many thanks Lloyd

[National Jewish Health]

I suspect the diagnosis of swollen eustachian tubes is on the basis of your ears plugging up and your not being able to “pop” them open.  It is extremely unlikely that this has anything to do with music but examination of the tubes by the ENT before and after you listen to music would probably clarify the question of cause and effect.  It is more likely that the swelling is related to what else you come in contact with while listening to the music.  For example cigarette smoke in a bar or a mold or house dust at home.  You should ask the ENT if any other studies need be done to confirm patency of the tubes.  Whatever may be causing swelling, the blockage, especially on an allergic basis, will, in all likelihood, not lead to permanent damage.

[spoonse]

thanks for your answer and it makes sense that i'm getting this more so in my own house ,ive listened to music elsewhere and sometimes i get the same sensation but like you say its probably whats going on out in the environment thats the culprit,i've never heard of anything like this before but am learning to come to terms with it,thanks again

best wishes Lloyd