South Korean popular female singer IU (pictured) revealed in her concert that she was troubled by ear problems. It turned out that she suffered from open Eustachian tube due to insufficient fat cells in her body. Although your hearing is not affected, you will not be able to hear your own voice and intonation clearly, and you will naturally be out of tune when you sing. It may not have a serious impact on ordinary people, but for singers or people who rely on voice for work, suffering from this disease will definitely put you at risk. A hellish nightmare.
The resonance effect is increased
Under normal conditions, the Eustachian tube will remain closed, and will only be opened when swallowing or yawning is pulled by the surrounding muscles, thereby balancing the pressure in the middle ear cavity. Eustachian tube opening is the opposite, the Eustachian tube will always be in a state that cannot be closed, the nasopharynx and middle ear cavity will be opened up, forming a huge cavity and enhancing the resonance effect, so the ear is constantly buzzing, and the air flow is also easily passed through the Eustachian tube. Entering the middle ear, the breathing sound is also more pronounced.
Many causes
There are many reasons for Eustachian tube opening. For example, weight loss leads to tissue atrophy and the Eustachian tube cannot be completely closed. It may also be inflammation that causes the Eustachian tube outlet to be blocked by the mucosa, neuromuscular diseases and abnormal hormone secretion. Factors can affect the function of the Eustachian tube.
In fact, it is not only IU, but Mika Nakajima, a well-known Japanese singer, also had to suspend her performing arts activities in 2010 because she suffered from Eustachian tube opening. After active treatment, she announced that her hearing has generally recovered by 2021.
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/health/iu Eustachian tube can’t be closed – can’t hear my voice/340873?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral
