Questions on auditory tube

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What is it?

What is its structure?

How does it work?

What medical problem can arise if it does not work properly?

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Auditory tube is also known as Eustachian tube, its a tube that runs from the middle ear to the pharynx which consists of the upper throat and the back of the nasal cavity

 Its structure is a tube like  and it measures between 17-18mm when a person is born, it grows in length as someone grows.

 Auditory tube has important functions such as:

-Draining the middle ear, it drains all the fluids that may hinder hearing function

-It protects the middle ear from unwanted substances 

It also aerates the middle ear

Medical problem that can arise 

When its not working properly it can lead to  dizziness or ringing which can be caused  by lack of drainage leading to inflammation

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