"IU also suffered from patulous Eustachian tube": Confession..Oh Jung-yeon underwent surgery for the first time in 30 years [Star Issue]

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Actress and broadcaster Oh Jung-yeon, formerly an announcer, revealed that she has undergone surgery for patulous Eustachian tube, a condition that had caused her discomfort for 30 years.

On the 19th, Oh Jung-yeon shared on her Instagram, "I learned for the first time this year that there is a medical name for the chronic symptoms I have felt since high school," confirming she was diagnosed with patulous Eustachian tube.

Oh Jung-yeon said, "I recently read news reports that IU had to cancel her planned September concert due to this condition, and knowing the struggle I face whenever I overexert myself through exercise or broadcasting made me feel even more sympathy." She added, "I thought I had to endure the discomfort for 30 years, but once I learned it was a disease, I sought out experts and finally underwent surgery."

Oh Jung-yeon posted photos taken in hospital attire and added, "It was a small but not simple surgery. I am grateful to Dr. Park Hong-ju (Prof.) at Seoul Asan Hospital. For anyone experiencing discomfort due to the same condition, please consider treatment carefully like I did. If there is improvement, I look forward to an enhanced quality of life."

Patulous Eustachian tube is a condition where the Eustachian tube, which normally connects the ear and nose and should remain closed, remains abnormally open. Symptoms may include hearing one's own voice or breathing sounds loudly.

Earlier, singer IU had postponed her scheduled album release and concert dates due to worsening symptoms of patulous Eustachian tube.

Last month, through a fan platform, IU explained, "I am managing and paying attention to it, but weather seems to have some influence, and I may have overexerted myself in recent years by pushing too hard without considering my condition. My ear symptoms have always fluctuated on their own, but recently the symptoms have persisted day and night for several days, and I have repeatedly found it difficult to find my footing while singing."

She continued, "In the recording studio, I managed to find my own way, and fortunately, I was able to complete the album without major strain. After living with this illness for several years, I realized that daily life is not significantly affected, but singing is directly tied to ear condition. Experts also noted that unlike studio recording, performing in concerts with a wide range of movement and sweating would be too much for now."

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