Among the lasting side-effects of GPA, I suffer from tinnitus and a dysfunctional eustachian tube (patulous ear). Sometimes the tube remains mostly closed and I can't hear well until I pinch my nose and blow out. Other times, the tube remains open and I hear my breathing and voice much too loud - so I either lie down or try to close my nose and suck inwards. Needless to say, this is inconvenient.

On top of that, I have moderate hearing loss and looking to get hearing aids. Will this alleviate or aggravate the issues with the eustachian tube dysfunction? I'd be grateful if anyone in a similar situation would share their experience with hearing aids, and their advice. Thanks!