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Provider Review
I recently had Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation with Dr Compton. I have lived with "plugged ears" most of my life, along with sinus issues. The worst were the ears: muffled, half deaf, rarely clearing, etc. Every winter this would continue until it got so bad after several weeks that I would develop dizziness and nausea. Wouldn't get on an airplane, terrible experience with painful pressure upon landing. Dr Compton suggested this newer procedure using the balloon dilation. After having a CT scan to rule out other issues, he found areas of my sinuses which could benefit from dilation as well (narrowing, etc). I agreed to the combined procedures, which were performed in-office with mild sedation (2 pills I was prescribed, to be taken one hour before). The procedure went well, I felt little discomfort, I was expecting much more discomfort. Dr Compton was very gentle and constantly checking with me to see how I was doing. After the procedure I went home with pain meds (never took any more; didn't need them). I felt discomfort that evening, some bleeding; used a heating pad around my face which helped a lot. By the time I went to bed the pain/discomfort was about a "1" and I fell asleep easily. The next day, bleeding if I leaned over, but mostly just clearing out the "gunk" from the procedure. I could feel I was breathing more easily, and the ears were still plugged, but changing. It felt like the healing was happening. I was able to otherwise go about my day normally, no pain whatsoever. Two days later, while at the gym (with my headphones on) I could hear parts of songs I never heard before! It was really amazing! As time goes on (two weeks now) I still feel my hearing improving, and the "plugged" feeling going away, bit by bit. Currently, I can clear my ears by swallowing. Its' not perfect, but at only two weeks its a lot better. I hope things continue to improve. Bottom line: I'm glad I had this done, it was worth it, even if nothing more changes, but I feel that things will continue to get better, as they still are. If you have my symptoms, go see Dr Compton, as he is very competent, kind, gentle and concerned about his patient's welfare. Tom B