What Helps Open Eustachian Tubes?

What Helps Open Eustachian Tubes? Swallowing. When you swallow, your muscles automatically work to open the Eustachian tube. … Yawning. Yawning also helps open the Eustachian tube. … Valsalva maneuver. … Toynbee maneuver. … Applying a warm washcloth. … Nasal decongestants. … Nasal corticosteroids. … Ventilation tubes. How does the eustachian tube open and close?