Assertion: eustachian tube | /r/CapableOf | become inflamed
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text: In the general course of things this mucus should drain out into the nasopharynx, but if the mucus becomes too thick to drain (due to infection) or if the Eustachian tubes become inflamed, the mucus may build up, causing increased pressure in the middle ear, which will in turn cause painful ear infections.
text: The Eustachian tubes can become inflamed or swollen due to infection or allergies; this can be painful and annoying on its own, but it can also damage the health of you middle ear, as it can no longer drain.
text: In the general course of things this mucus should drain out into the nasopharynx, but if the mucus becomes too thick to drain (due to infection) or if the Eustachian tubes become inflamed, the mucus may build up, causing increased pressure in the middle ear, which will in turn cause painful ear infections.
text: The Eustachian tubes can become inflamed or swollen due to infection or allergies; this can be painful and annoying on its own, but it can also damage the health of you middle ear, as it can no longer drain.