[Physiotherapy of Eustachian tube dysfunction in adults--preliminary report]

The paper presents preliminary results of Eustachian tube dysfunction treatment with the use of vibroaerosols in adult patients. 21 patients aged 16-73 y.o. (mean age 49 y.o) have been included in the study. The treatment included inhalation of medicines individually selected for the patient, based on the results of the physical examination. The patients have been divided into 2 groups, depending on the type of tympanogram. Group I included patients with type A tympanogram and abnormal Eustachian tube patency test result. Group II comprised of patients with type B or C tympanogram and abnormal Eustachian tube patency test result. After treatment, subjective improvement has been observed in 88.9% of the ears, objective improvement in 61.5% of the ears. In group II, objective improvement observed by the change of tympanogram has been observed in 85% of ears. Lack of correlation between objective and subjective improvement have been observed in 26% of the ears. In 11.1% of the ears no benefit from treatment has been observed. The correlation between subjective and objective improvement has been observed in 74% of ears. It appears that treatment with the use of vibroaerosols is beneficial for patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction.