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Eustachian tubeSmall air-filled canal connecting the middle ear with the back of the throat. It is found in all land vertebrates and equalizes the pressure on both sides of the eardrum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is a small tube called the eustachian tube that connects the back of your nose to your ears. Children are the most susceptible to ear infections This is because their Eustachian tubes are narrower and shorter than the adults She was also experiencing intermittent right eustachian tube dysfunction. |
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