Commonest cause of Eustachian tube disease is: (A) Adenoids, (B) Sinusitis, (C) Otitis media, (D) Pharyngitis
Answer is A. Adenoids cause eustachian tube dysfunction by a) Mechanical obstruction to tubal opening b) Acting as a reservoir for pathogenic organisms c) In case of allergy, mast cells of the adenoid tissue release inflammatory mediators which cause tubal blockage (Ref: Textbook of diseases if ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, pg no. 64)