Eustachian tube pressure equilibration. Temporal analysis of pressure changes based on direct physiological recordings with an intact tympanic membrane.

In conclusion, under physiological conditions the opening of the Eustachian tube behaves similarly to a reflex mechanism with relative constant duration. Therefore, in order to equilibrate higher pressure gradients, series of Eustachian tube openings are needed, rather than the tube will open during a longer period of time.
PMID: 23347915 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Hearing Research - January 21, 2013 Category: Audiology Authors: Gaihede M, Padurariu S, Jacobsen H, De Greef D, Dirckx JJ Tags: Hear Res Source Type: research