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A dysfunction is anything that keeps the middle ear from working correctly. If the eustachian tube does not open enough, the pressure in the middle ear changes. This is called eustachian tube dysfunction. It is the most common kind of ear dysfunction in children. If the eustachian tube stays closed for a long time, no air can get to the middle ear.
