Funny, my hearing on the right side suddenly improved last night. Somewhat like vhperry. Only it has been years.

I am researching the seventh cranial nerve which innervates the face and ear. (Controls muscles around those bones Todd)

Since going gluten-free I have noticed a steady improvement in my sinuses, facial muscle movement, and some of my deep wrinkles have relaxed. It's been spreading from the nose outward towards the ears. Last night my right eustachian tube relaxed and I could feel air in there.

strange but true.