Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Improvement Secondary to Moderate Weight Loss: Case Report.

The Eustachian tube (ET) is an osteocartilaginous canal that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx. It is one of the critical structures essential for middle ear functions. ET dysfunction causes discomfort in the affected ear and decreased hearing.

Association Between Voice Handicap Index and Reflux Symptom Index: A cross-sectional study of undiagnosed general and teacher cohorts in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess potential associations between self-reported symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and voice disorders among two undiagnosed cohorts in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April 2017 in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Validated Arabic versions of the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and 10-item Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10) were distributed to 400 teachers at 13 schools and 300 members of the general population attending an ear, nose and throat clinic in Khobar.